2 Kings 4:17

17 But the woman became pregnant and had a son at that time next year, as Elisha had told her.

2 Kings 4:17 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 4:17

And the woman conceived, and bare a son at the season that
Elisha said unto her
Quickly after this she conceived, and became pregnant, and by that time the year came round, she was brought to bed of a son:

according to the time of life:
when she had gone her full time to have a son born alive, and live.

2 Kings 4:17 In-Context

15 Elisha said, "Call her." So Gehazi called her, and she stood in the doorway.
16 Elisha said, "At this time next spring, you will hold a baby boy in your arms." She answered, "Don't say that, sir. Don't lie to me. You're a man of God."
17 But the woman became pregnant and had a son at that time next year, as Elisha had told her.
18 Several years later the boy went to his father, who was with the harvest workers.
19 [Suddenly,] he said to his father, "My head! My head!" The father told his servant, "Carry him to his mother."
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