2 Kings 4:17 cpdv — And the woman conceived. And she bore a son, in the time and at the same hour as Elisha had said.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the woman conceived. And she bore a son, in the time and at the same hour as Elisha had said. "

— 2 Kings 4:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Kings 4 — Context

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And he said, “Then what does she want, that I might do for her?” And Gehazi said: “You need not ask. For she has no son, and her husband is elderly.”

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And so, he instructed him to call her. And when she had been called, and was standing before the door,

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he said to her, “At this time, and at this same hour, with life as a companion, you will have a son in your womb.” But she responded, “Do not, I ask you, my lord, a man of God, do not be willing to lie to your handmaid.”

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And the woman conceived. And she bore a son, in the time and at the same hour as Elisha had said.

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And the boy grew. And on a certain day, when he had gone out to his father, to the harvesters,

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he said to his father: “I have a pain in my head. I have a pain in my head.” But he said to his servant, “Take him, and lead him to his mother.”

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But when he had taken him, and he had led him to his mother, she placed him upon her knees, until midday, and then he died.

2 Kings 4:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 4:17 say?
2 Kings 4:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the woman conceived. And she bore a son, in the time and at the same hour as Elisha had said. ”
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 (CPDV): “And the woman conceived. And she bore a son, in the time and at the same hour as Elisha had said. ” 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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