2 Kings 4:17

Verse

But the woman did conceive, and at that time the next year she gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had told her.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the woman conceived, and bare a son at that season, when the time came round, as Elisha had said unto her.

Then the woman became with child and gave birth to a son at the time named, in the year after, as Elisha had said to her.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the woman conceived, and brought forth a son in the time, and at the same hour, that Eliseus had said.

Free Bible Version

But the woman did indeed become pregnant, and the next year around that same time she gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had promised her.

Geneva Bible 1599

So the woman conceiued, and bare a sonne at that same season, according to the time of life, that Elisha had sayd vnto her.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the woman conceived, and bare a son at that season that Elisha had said unto her, according to the time of life.

Translation for Translators

But a few months later, the woman became pregnant, and she gave birth to a son at that time the following year, just like Elisha had predicted.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But the woman conceived and gave birth to a son at the same time in the following year, as Elisha had said to her.

Noah Webster Bible

And the woman conceived, and bore a son at that season that Elisha had said to her, according to the time of life.

World English Bible

The woman conceived, and bore a son at that season when the time came around, as Elisha had said to her.

Young's Literal Translation

And the woman conceiveth and beareth a son, at this season, according to the time of life, that Elisha spake of unto her.

Context

The Shunammite Woman

¹⁶And Elisha declared, “At this time next year, you will hold a son in your arms.” “No, my lord,” she said. “Do not lie to your maidservant, O man of God.”¹⁷But the woman did conceive, and at that time the next year she gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had told her.

Sermons

Day 128, Acts 20:7-38

David Servant

Summary

In this verse, Elisha promises a childless Shunammite woman that she will have a son, despite her old age. This miraculous prediction demonstrates Elisha's prophetic power and God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. It also reveals God's ability to bring forth new life and blessings in seemingly impossible situations. The birth of the son not only brings joy to the woman and her husband but also serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and provision in their lives.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

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.