So he went back with him, and did eat bread in his house, and drank water.
So he went back with him, ate food in his house, and drank water.
The man of God chose to go back and share a meal with the old prophet, breaking the command God had given him.
📚 Historical Context
In the divided kingdom of Israel after Solomon's reign, a prophet from Judah was sent by God to prophesy against the idolatrous altar set up by King Jeroboam in Bethel, with strict instructions not to eat or drink there and to return by a different route. This prophet encountered an older prophet who lied, claiming an angel had told him to bring the younger one back for a meal. As a result, the younger prophet disobeyed God's command and accepted the invitation, leading to severe consequences as described in the biblical narrative.
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