1 Kings 13:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word of the LORD came unto the prophet that brought him back:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

While they were sitting at the table eating, the LORD spoke to the old prophet who had brought him back.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God spoke to the old prophet while he was eating with the man of God he had deceived and brought back.

📚 Historical Context

In the divided kingdom of Israel, a prophet from Judah was sent by God to deliver a message against King Jeroboam's altar in Bethel and was commanded not to eat or drink there to show his separation from the idolatry. However, an older prophet from Bethel deceived him into returning for a meal, testing his obedience. As they sat at the table, God spoke through the older prophet to address the younger one's disobedience, highlighting the seriousness of divine instructions in that era.

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