John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 4:17
2Ki 4:17 And the woman conceived, and bare a son at that season that Elisha had said unto her, according to the time of life. Ver. 17. And the woman conceived. ] The like whereunto fell out in the last age: for Dr Sandys departing the land for fear of Queen Mary, and taking leave of his hostess, who was childless, and had been married eight years, he gave her a fine handkerchief and an old royal of gold in it, thanking her much, and said, Be of good comfort; ere that one whole year be past,... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 4:16
2Ki 4:16 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. Ver. 16. About this season, ] i.e., About this time twelve months from now. Thou shalt embrace a son. ] God dealeth with his servants, as the prophet here did with this Shunammite, when he bade her ask what she needed, and tell him what he should do for her, and she found not anything to request at his hands; he... read more