KJV ORIGINAL
And the king said unto the man of God, Come home with me, and refresh thyself, and I will give thee a reward.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The king said to the man of God, 'Come home with me and rest yourself, and I will give you a reward.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The king is inviting the prophet to his house, offering him food, rest, and payment for his service.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place after a prophet from Judah confronted King Jeroboam at the altar in Bethel, prophesying against the false worship system Jeroboam had established. When the king tried to arrest the prophet, his hand withered, but was healed when the prophet prayed for him. Now Jeroboam is trying to show gratitude and hospitality to the man who both rebuked him and then healed him.
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