2 Kings 4:17 bbe — 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 he…

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"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."

— 2 Kings 4:17, Bible in Basic English

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2 Kings 4 — Context

14

So he said, What then is to be done for her? And Gehazi made answer, Still there is this, she has no son and her husband is old.

15

Then he said, Send for her. And in answer to his voice she took her place at the door.

16

And Elisha said, At this time in the coming year you will have a son in your arms. And she said, No, my lord, O man of God, do not say what is false to your servant.

17

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.

18

Now one day, when the child was older, he went out to his father to where the grain was being cut.

19

And he said to his father, My head, my head! And the father said to a servant, Take him in to his mother.

20

And he took him in to his mother, and she took him on her knees and kept him there till the middle of the day, when his life went from him.

2 Kings 4:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 4:17 say?
2 Kings 4:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”
Where is 2 Kings 4:17 in the Bible?
2 Kings 4:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 4, verse 17.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 4:17.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 4:17 in?
2 Kings 4:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Kings 4:17?
2 Kings 4:17 reads (BBE): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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