And the woman conceived. — Compare this verse with Genesis 21:2.

Said. — Promised.

According to the ti…

And he said, What then is to be done for her? And Gehazi answered, Verily she hath no child, and her husband is old. And he said, Call her. And…

And the woman conceived, and bare a son at the season that
Elisha said unto her
Quick…

Elisha was well thought of by the king of Israel for his recent services; a good man can take as much pleasure in serving others as in raising hims…