And he said, About this season, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, thou man of God, do not lie unto thine handmaid.
And he said, 'About this time next year, when the time is right for birth, you will hold a son in your arms.' And she said, 'No, my lord, you man of God, please don't lie to your servant.'
The prophet Elisha promises a childless woman that she will have a son within a year, but she responds with disbelief, asking him not to give her false hope.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 2 Kings, Elisha was a prophet in ancient Israel who performed many miracles, continuing the legacy of his predecessor Elijah. The Shunammite woman, who was barren and had no child, had shown great hospitality to Elisha by providing him a place to stay. As a result, Elisha prophesied that she would conceive and bear a son within a year as a divine blessing for her kindness.
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