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2 Kings 4:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the woman conceived, and bare a son at that season that Elisha had said unto her, according to the time of life.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the woman became pregnant and gave birth to a son at exactly the time that Elisha had promised her, just as he said it would happen.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God fulfilled His promise through Elisha - the childless woman received the son she was promised at exactly the right time.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of the story of the Shunammite woman who showed great hospitality to the prophet Elisha by providing him with food and lodging. When Elisha wanted to bless her in return, he promised her a son despite her old age and her husband being elderly. This miraculous birth demonstrates God's power to fulfill promises even when circumstances seem impossible.

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