And it came to pass, after he had eaten bread, and after he had drunk, that he saddled for him the ass, to wit, for the prophet whom he had brought back.
After the prophet had finished eating and drinking, the old prophet prepared the donkey for him, the same prophet he had convinced to come back with him.
The writer is describing how the old prophet prepared transportation for the younger prophet after their meal together.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Kings 13, a prophet from Judah is sent by God to deliver a message against King Jeroboam's idolatrous altar in Bethel, a site of false worship in the divided kingdom of Israel. This prophet is strictly commanded by God not to eat or drink in Bethel and to return home by a different route to avoid any compromise. However, an older prophet from the area deceives him into breaking this command, leading to this verse where the older prophet prepares an animal for the younger one's journey after they have shared a meal.
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