Ishah HaShunamis
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Ishah HaShunamis


When Elisha said to the Shunamis woman that during this season, at this time next year, she will be embracing a son, she responded that he should not mislead her. When the angel informed Sarah that that she would have a son the next year, he also committed that he would return then as well, however Elisha gave no such promise to return and therefore could not be held accountable if his words did not come true. Elisha replied that angels who live and endure forever could guarantee to return at a set future time. However he is flesh and blood, who can be alive today and dead tomorrow can not guarantee that he will come. However he can guarantee that she will embrace a son at this time next year, regardless if he is alive or dead.[1]
[1] Rashi Berashis 18:10