KJV ORIGINAL
For it was said to me by the word of the LORD, Thou shalt eat no bread nor drink water there, nor turn again to go by the way that thou camest.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
For the LORD told me directly, 'You must not eat any food or drink any water there, and don't return home the same way you came.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is explaining that God had given him very specific instructions about not eating, drinking, or taking the same route home during his mission.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the story of an unnamed prophet from Judah who was sent by God to confront King Jeroboam about his idol worship at Bethel. God had given the prophet strict instructions for this dangerous mission, including not accepting hospitality and taking a different route home to avoid any appearance of fellowship with those practicing false worship.
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