2 Kings 4:17

17 But the woman conceived and gave birth to a son at the appointed time that Elisha had said unto her, according to the time of life.

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 Then he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door.

16 And he said, At the appointed time, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, No, my lord, thou man of God, do not deceive thy handmaid.

17 But the woman conceived and gave birth to a son at the appointed time that Elisha had said unto her, according to the time of life.

18 And when the child was grown, it came to pass one day, that he went out to his father to the reapers.

19 And he said unto his father, My head, my head. And he said to a servant, Carry him to his mother.