He said unto him, I am a prophet also as thou art; and an angel spake unto me by the word of the LORD, saying, Bring him back with thee into thine house, that he may eat bread and drink water. But he lied unto him.
He said to him, 'I am also a prophet just like you, and an angel spoke to me with the Lord's message, saying, "Bring him back with you to your house so he can eat food and drink water."' But he was lying to him.
This verse shows an old prophet deceiving a younger prophet by falsely claiming God told him to contradict God's previous instructions.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical account, a prophet from Judah was sent by God to deliver a message to King Jeroboam in the Northern Kingdom, with strict instructions not to eat or drink there to avoid any association with the king's idolatry. An older prophet in the area deceived the younger one by falsely claiming that an angel had spoken to him, instructing him to bring the younger prophet back for a meal. This event highlights the tensions between true and false prophecy during the divided kingdom period of Israel.
Explore Similar Verses
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.