2 Kings 4:17

Good News Translation

But, as Elisha had said, at about that time the following year she gave birth to a son.

Cross References

Genesis 21:1

The Lord blessed Sarah, as he had promised,

2 Kings 4:16

and Elisha said to her, “By this time next year you will be holding a son in your arms.” “Oh!” she exclaimed. “Please, sir, don't lie to me. You are a man of God!”

2 Kings 4:18

Some years later, at harvest time, the boy went out one morning to join his father, who was in the field with the harvest workers.

Psalm 113:9

He honors the childless wife in her home; he makes her happy by giving her children. Praise the Lord!

Luke 1:36

Remember your relative Elizabeth. It is said that she cannot have children, but she herself is now six months pregnant, even though she is very old.

Hebrews 11:11

It was faith that made Abraham able to become a father, even though he was too old and Sarah herself could not have children. He trusted God to keep his promise.