And the king said unto the man of God, Come home with me, and refresh thyself, and I will give thee a reward.
The king said to the man of God, 'Come home with me and rest yourself, and I will give you a reward.'
The king is inviting the prophet to his house, offering him food, rest, and payment for his service.
📚 Historical Context
In the divided kingdom era of ancient Israel, King Jeroboam had established idolatrous worship sites, including golden calves, to prevent his people from going to Jerusalem, which angered God and led Him to send a prophet from Judah to confront the king. This prophet delivered a bold message predicting the altar's destruction and demonstrated God's power by causing the king's outstretched hand to wither and then restoring it as a sign. Despite this miraculous event, the king attempted to show hospitality and offer a reward to the prophet, testing his loyalty to God's explicit instructions.
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