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

Other Translations of 2 Kings 4:17

New International Version

17 But the woman became pregnant, and the next year about that same time she gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had told her.

English Standard Version

17 But the woman conceived, and she bore a son about that time the following spring, as Elisha had said to her.

The Message

17 The woman conceived. A year later, just as Elisha had said, she had a son.

New King James Version

17 But the woman conceived, and bore a son when the appointed time had come, of which Elisha had told her.

New Living Translation

17 But sure enough, the woman soon became pregnant. And at that time the following year she had a son, just as Elisha had said.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 4:17

Commentary on 2 Kings 4:8-17

(Read 2 Kings 4:8-17)

Elisha was well thought of by the king of Israel for his late services; a good man can take as much pleasure in serving others, as in raising himself. But the Shunammite needed not any good offices of this kind. It is a happiness to dwell among our own people, that love and respect us, and to whom we are able to do good. It would be well with many, if they did but know when they are really well off. The Lord sees the secret wish which is suppressed in obedience to his will, and he will hear the prayers of his servants in behalf of their benefactors, by sending unasked-for and unexpected mercies; nor must the professions of men of God be supposed to be delusive like those of men of the world.