Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Kings 4:16

16 And he said, About this season, according to the time of life , thou shalt imbrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, thou man of God, do not lye unto thine hand-maid .

Of which Phrase see on Gen. 18. 10.

Do not delude me with vain hopes. She could not believe it for joy, and supposed the Prophet might say thus either for her trial, or from his own private judgment and affection, and not by warrant from God.

Marginal references: Heb. set time.