2 Kings 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.

Cross-reference

Genesis 21:1 records God's fulfillment to Sarah — a direct parallel to the Lord's promise being kept for the Shunammite woman.

In 1 Samuel 1:20, Hannah similarly conceives after prayer, echoing this pattern of God granting a child to a barren woman through a prophet's promise.

Luke 1:24 Parallel

In Luke 1:24, Elizabeth conceives after a divine promise, mirroring this OT pattern of God reversing barrenness through His word.

In Genesis 17:19, God promises Abraham a son from Sarah, prefiguring this miracle of a child given through a prophet's word.

Genesis 18:10 specifies a time for Isaac's birth, similar to Elisha's 'according to the time of life' here.

Genesis 21:2 records Sarah's conception at the promised time, exactly as this verse records the Shunammite's conception at Elisha's promised time.

Luke 1:13 Parallel

Luke 1:13 parallels this birth announcement to a barren woman; Elizabeth also receives a promised son.

Psalm 113:9 Parallel

Psalm 113:9 praises God for giving the barren woman children, reflecting the same divine intervention seen here.

Luke 1:25 Parallel

In Luke 1:25, Elizabeth celebrates the removal of her reproach, similar to the joy of the Shunammite woman after conceiving.

Luke 1:36 Parallel

In Luke 1:36, Elizabeth's pregnancy is cited as a sign of God's power, connecting to this miraculous conception through God's promise.