New International VersionWhile they were sitting at the table, the word of the LORD came to the old prophet who had brought him back.
New Living TranslationThen while they were sitting at the table, a command from the LORD came to the old prophet.
English Standard VersionAnd as they sat at the table, the word of the LORD came to the prophet who had brought him back.
Berean Standard BibleWhile they were sitting at the table, the word of the LORD came to the prophet who had brought him back,
King James BibleAnd it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word of the LORD came unto the prophet that brought him back:
New King James VersionNow it happened, as they sat at the table, that the word of the LORD came to the prophet who had brought him back;
New American Standard BibleNow it came about, as they were sitting down at the table, that the word of the LORD came to the prophet who had brought him back;
NASB 1995Now it came about, as they were sitting down at the table, that the word of the LORD came to the prophet who had brought him back;
NASB 1977Now it came about, as they were sitting down at the table, that the word of the LORD came to the prophet who had brought him back;
Legacy Standard BibleNow it happened as they were sitting down at the table, that the word of Yahweh came to the prophet who had brought him back;
Amplified BibleNow it happened as they were sitting at the table, that the word of the LORD came to the prophet who had brought him back.
Christian Standard BibleWhile they were sitting at the table, the word of the LORD came to the prophet who had brought him back,
Holman Christian Standard BibleWhile they were sitting at the table, the word of the LORD came to the prophet who had brought him back,
American Standard VersionAnd it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word of Jehovah came unto the prophet that brought him back;
Contemporary English VersionDuring the meal the LORD gave the old prophet
English Revised VersionAnd it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word of the LORD came unto the prophet that brought him back:
GOD'S WORD® TranslationWhen they were sitting at the table, the LORD spoke his word to the old prophet who had brought back the man of God.
Good News TranslationAs they were sitting at the table, the word of the LORD came to the old prophet,
International Standard VersionLater, while they were sitting down at the table, a message from the LORD was delivered to the prophet who had brought him back,
NET BibleWhile they were sitting at the table, the LORD spoke through the old prophet
New Heart English BibleIt happened, as they sat at the table, that the word of the LORD came to the prophet who brought him back;
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word of the LORD came to the prophet that brought him back: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhile they were sitting at the table, the word of the LORD came to the prophet who had brought him back,
World English BibleAs they sat at the table, Yahweh’s word came to the prophet who brought him back; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass—they are sitting at the table—and [there] is a word of YHWH to the prophet who brought him back,
Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass -- they are sitting at the table -- and a word of Jehovah is unto the prophet who brought him back,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd it will be, they sitting at the table, and the word of Jehovah will be to the prophet who turned him back: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd as they sat at table, the word of the Lord came to the prophet that brought him back:
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd while they were sitting at table, the word of the Lord came to the prophet who had led him back.
New American BibleBut while they were sitting at table, the word of the LORD came to the prophet who had brought him back,
New Revised Standard VersionAs they were sitting at the table, the word of the LORD came to the prophet who had brought him back; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible- - -
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd as they were sitting at the table, the word of LORD JEHOVAH came upon the Prophet who brought him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word of the LORD came unto the prophet that brought him back.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd it came to pass while they were sitting at the table, that the word of the Lord came to the prophet that brought him back;
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Old Prophet and the Man of God… 19but the man of God went back with him, ate bread in his house, and drank water. 20While theywere sittingatthe table,the wordof the LORDcametothe prophetwhohad brought him back,21and the prophet cried out to the man of God who had come from Judah, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Because you have defied the word of the LORD and have not kept the commandment that the LORD your God gave you,…
Cross References 1 Samuel 15:22-23But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. / For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.”
2 Kings 17:13-14Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.” / But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks like their fathers, who did not believe the LORD their God.
Jeremiah 7:25-26From the day your fathers came out of the land of Egypt until this day, I have sent you all My servants the prophets again and again. / Yet they would not listen to Me or incline their ear, but they stiffened their necks and did more evil than their fathers.
Jeremiah 35:15Again and again I have sent you all My servants the prophets, proclaiming: ‘Turn now, each of you, from your wicked ways, and correct your actions. Do not go after other gods to serve them. Live in the land that I have given to you and your fathers.’ But you have not inclined your ear or listened to Me.
Amos 3:7Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.
Matthew 7:15Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
Matthew 24:11and many false prophets will arise and deceive many.
Luke 11:49-51Because of this, the wisdom of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and others they will persecute.’ / As a result, this generation will be charged with the blood of all the prophets that has been shed since the foundation of the world, / from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, all of it will be charged to this generation.
Acts 13:6-12They traveled through the whole island as far as Paphos, where they found a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus, / an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, a man of intelligence, summoned Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God. / But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith. ...
Romans 16:17-18Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them. / For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.
2 Corinthians 11:13-15For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. / And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. / It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.
Galatians 1:8-9But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse! / As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be under a curse!
2 Thessalonians 2:9-12The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder, / and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. / For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie, ...
1 Timothy 4:1-2Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, / influenced by the hypocrisy of liars, whose consciences are seared with a hot iron.
2 Timothy 4:3-4For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. / So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word of the LORD came to the prophet that brought him back: the word of the Lord 1 Kings 13:23
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. Genesis 22:11
And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Heream I. Numbers 23:5,16
And the LORD put a word in Balaam's mouth, and said, Return unto Balak, and thus thou shalt speak… Numbers 24:4,16-24
He hath said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, fallinginto a trance, but having his eyes open: … Matthew 7:22
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? Jump to Previous ProphetSatSeatedSittingTableWordJump to Next ProphetSatSeatedSittingTableWord1 Kings 13 1.Jeroboam's hand withers6.and at the prayer of the prophet is restored7.The prophet departs from Bethel11.An old prophet brings him back20.He is reproved by God23.slain by a lion26.buried by the old prophet31.who confirms the prophecy33.Jeroboam's obstinacyWhile they were sitting at the tableThis phrase sets the scene in a domestic setting, indicating a moment of rest and fellowship. In ancient Near Eastern culture, sharing a meal was a sign of hospitality and peace. The prophet from Bethel and the man of God from Judah are in a moment of apparent reconciliation and trust, despite the earlier deception. This setting contrasts with the impending divine message, highlighting the unexpected nature of God's interventions. Meals in biblical narratives often serve as pivotal moments, such as the Last Supper in the New Testament, where significant spiritual truths are revealed. the word of the LORD came
This phrase signifies a divine revelation or message, a common occurrence in the prophetic literature of the Old Testament. The "word of the LORD" is a powerful and authoritative communication from God, often delivered through prophets. It underscores the belief in God's active involvement in human affairs and His ability to communicate His will directly. This divine word often brings guidance, correction, or judgment, as seen in the messages delivered by prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah. The phrase also emphasizes the sovereignty of God, who can choose any moment or setting to convey His message. to the prophet who had brought him back
This refers to the older prophet from Bethel who had deceived the man of God from Judah. Despite his earlier actions, God chooses to use him as a vessel for His message. This highlights the complexity of God's dealings with humanity, where even flawed individuals can be instruments of His will. It also serves as a reminder of the seriousness of the prophetic office and the weight of delivering God's message accurately. The older prophet's role in this narrative can be seen as a cautionary tale about the consequences of disobedience and the importance of adhering to God's commands, as seen in other biblical accounts like that of Jonah. Persons / Places / Events 1. The Man of God from JudahA prophet sent by God to deliver a message to King Jeroboam in Bethel. He is instructed not to eat or drink in the land and to return by a different route. 2. The Old Prophet from BethelAn older prophet who deceives the man of God into returning to his house to eat and drink, claiming an angel spoke to him. 3. BethelA significant location in the Northern Kingdom of Israel, where King Jeroboam set up a golden calf for worship, leading Israel into idolatry. 4. The Word of the LORDThe divine message that comes to the old prophet, revealing the consequences of the man of God's disobedience. 5. The TableThe setting where the old prophet and the man of God are dining when the word of the LORD comes to the old prophet. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceThe man of God's account underscores the necessity of strict adherence to God's commands, even when faced with seemingly credible opposition. Discernment in Spiritual MattersBelievers must exercise discernment, testing all spiritual messages against the truth of Scripture to avoid deception. Consequences of DisobedienceThe account illustrates that disobedience to God's word, even when influenced by others, carries serious consequences. The Role of ProphetsProphets are to be vessels of God's truth, and their messages must align with God's established word. The Danger of ComplacencyThe man of God's decision to rest and dine shows how complacency can lead to vulnerability to deception. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 13
In 1 Kings 13:20–24, does punishing the man of God after he was tricked conflict with the notion of a just and fair God?
Is there external evidence outside the Bible confirming Israel's victories over Aram recorded in 1 Kings 20?
In 1 Kings 13:18–19, why would God allow His prophet to be deceived by another prophet’s false claim of angelic guidance?
How can Jeremiah 20:7 be reconciled with James 1:13, which states that God never tempts or deceives anyone?(20) The word of the Lord came.--It is, perhaps, the most terrible feature in the history that the Divine sentence is spoken--no doubt, as in the case of Balaam, unwillingly--through the very lips which by falsehood had lured the prophet of Judah from the right path, and at the very table of treacherous hospitality. Josephus, with his perverse tendency to explain away all that seems startling, misses this point entirely, and assigns the revelation to the prophet of Judah himself. Striking as this incident is, it is perhaps a symbol of a general law constantly exemplifying itself, that the voice of worldly wisdom first beguiles the servants of God to disobedience by false glosses on their duty to Him, and then proclaims unsparingly their sin and its just punishment. Verse 20. - And it came to pass, as they sat at the table [cf. Psalm 78:30. He is taken in the act, "even in the blossoms of his sin"], that the word of the Lord came unto the prophet that brought him back.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew While theyהֵ֥ם(hêm)Pronoun - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1992:Theywere sittingיֹשְׁבִ֖ים(yō·šə·ḇîm)Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 3427:To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marryatאֶל־(’el-)Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, tothe table,הַשֻּׁלְחָ֑ן(haš·šul·ḥān)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7979:A table, a mealthe wordדְּבַר־(də·ḇar-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697:A word, a matter, thing, a causeof the LORDיְהוָ֔ה(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israelcameוַיְהִ֕י(way·hî)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, betoאֶל־(’el-)Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, tothe prophetהַנָּבִ֖יא(han·nā·ḇî)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5030:A spokesman, speaker, prophetwhoאֲשֶׁ֥ר(’ă·šer)Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order thathad brought him back,הֱשִׁיבֽוֹ׃(hĕ·šî·ḇōw)Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725:To turn back, in, to retreat, again
Links 1 Kings 13:20 NIV1 Kings 13:20 NLT1 Kings 13:20 ESV1 Kings 13:20 NASB1 Kings 13:20 KJV
1 Kings 13:20 BibleApps.com1 Kings 13:20 Biblia Paralela1 Kings 13:20 Chinese Bible1 Kings 13:20 French Bible1 Kings 13:20 Catholic Bible
OT History: 1 Kings 13:20 It happened as they sat at (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
