KJV ORIGINAL
And the man of God said unto the king, If thou wilt give me half thine house, I will not go in with thee, neither will I eat bread nor drink water in this place:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The prophet said to the king, 'Even if you offered me half of everything you own, I would not come with you or eat any food or drink any water in this place.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The prophet is firmly refusing the king's hospitality, showing that obedience to God's commands is more valuable than any earthly reward or comfort.
📚 Historical Context
This prophet had been sent by God to condemn King Jeroboam's idolatrous altar at Bethel, and God had specifically commanded him not to eat, drink, or return by the same route. Jeroboam had just witnessed God's power when the altar split apart and his own hand withered, then was healed after the prophet prayed for him.
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