1 Kings 13:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 13:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 13:17 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
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Cross-References for 1 Kings 13:17
“But the man of God said to the king, “Even if you were to give me half your possessions, I would not go with you, nor would I eat bread or drink water here.”
Contextual parallel - the prophet's initial refusal.
“for I was commanded by the word of the Lord: ‘You must not eat bread or drink water or return by the way you came.’”
Explanation of the original command.
“The old prophet answered, “I too am a prophet, as you are. And an angel said to me by the word of the Lord: ‘Bring him back with you to your house so that he may eat bread and drink water.’ ” (But he was lying to him.)”
Immediate context; deceptive claim contradicting the command.
“And one of the company of the prophets said to his companion by the word of the Lord, “Strike me!” But the man refused to strike him.”
Illustrates obedience to a direct command from the Lord.
“he cried out to the man of God who had come from Judah, “This is what the Lord says: ‘You have defied the word of the Lord and have not kept the command the Lord your God gave you.”
Consequence of disobeying the command.
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