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do not return by going the way that you came.’” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For a command came to me by the word of the LORD, &#8216You shall eat no bread, nor drink water there; do not return by going the way which you came.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For a command came to me by the word of the LORD, ‘You shall eat no bread, nor drink water there; do not return by going the way which you came.’” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For a word came to me by the word of Yahweh, ‘You shall eat no bread, nor drink water there; do not return by going the way which you came.’” <a href="/amp/1_kings/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For I was told by the word of the LORD, ‘You shall not eat bread nor drink water there, nor shall you return by going the way that you came.’” <a href="/csb/1_kings/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For a message came to me by the word of the LORD: ‘You must not eat food or drink water there or go back by the way you came.’ ” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> for a message came to me by the word of the LORD: &#8216You must not eat bread or drink water there or go back by the way you came.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> for it was said to me by the word of Jehovah, Thou shalt eat no bread nor drink water there, nor turn again to go by the way that thou camest. <a href="/cev/1_kings/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD warned me not to eat or drink or to go home the same way I came." <a href="/erv/1_kings/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> for it was said to me by the word of the LORD, Thou shalt eat no bread nor drink water there, nor turn again to go by the way that thou camest. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the LORD spoke to me, he told me not to eat or drink there or go back on the road I took to get there." <a href="/gnt/1_kings/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> because the LORD has commanded me not to eat or drink a thing, and not to return home the same way I came." <a href="/isv/1_kings/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> because I've been given a command in the form of this message from the LORD: 'You are to eat no food, drink no water, and do not return to Judah by traveling the way by which you go there.'" <a href="/msb/1_kings/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For I have been told by the word of the LORD: ?You must not eat bread or drink water there or return by the way you came.?? <a href="/net/1_kings/13.htm">NET Bible</a> For the LORD gave me strict orders, 'Do not eat or drink there; do not go back the way you came.'" <a href="/nheb/1_kings/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For it was said to me by the word of the LORD, 'You shall eat no bread nor drink water there, nor turn again to go by the way that you came.'" <a href="/wbt/1_kings/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For it was said to me by the word of the LORD, Thou shalt eat no bread nor drink water there, nor turn again to go by the way that thou camest. <a href="/web/1_kings/13.htm">World English Bible</a> For it was said to me by Yahweh’s word, ‘You shall eat no bread or drink water there, and don’t turn again to go by the way that you came.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for [there is] a word to me by the word of YHWH, You do not eat bread nor drink water there [and] you do not return to go in the way in which you came.” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for a word is unto me by the word of Jehovah, Thou dost not eat bread nor drink there water, thou dost not turn back to go in the way in which thou camest.' <a href="/slt/1_kings/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For it was spoken to me by the word of Jehovah, Thou shalt not eat bread and thou shalt not drink water there, thou shalt not turn back to go in the way which thou wentest in it.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Because the Lord spoke to me in the word of the Lord, saying: Thou shalt not eat bread, and thou shalt not drink water there, nor return by the way thou wentest. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For the Lord has spoken to me, by the word of the Lord, saying, “You shall not eat bread, and you shall not drink water in that place, nor shall you return by the way that you arrived.” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/13.htm">New American Bible</a> “for I was told by the word of the LORD: You shall not eat bread or drink water there, and do not go back the way you came.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> for it was said to me by the word of the LORD: You shall not eat food or drink water there, or return by the way that you came.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> - - - <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Because thus it was told me by the word of LORD JEHOVAH:“ you shall not eat bread there and you shall not drink water there, neither shall you return on the road by which you came.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For it was said to me by the word of the LORD: Thou shalt eat no bread nor drink water there, nor turn back to go by the way that thou camest.' <a href="/sep/1_kings/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For thus the Lord commanded me by word, saying, Eat not bread there, and drink not water, and return not thither by the way by which thou camest. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/13-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=5302" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/13.htm">The Old Prophet and the Man of God</a> …16But the man replied, “I cannot return with you or eat bread or drink water with you in this place. 17<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: ḏā·ḇār (N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">have been told</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: biḏ·ḇar (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">by the word</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD:</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">‘You must not</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: ṯō·ḵal (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">eat</a> <a href="/hebrew/3899.htm" title="3899: le·ḥem (N-ms) -- Bread, food. From lacham; food, especially bread, or grain.">bread</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8354.htm" title="8354: ṯiš·teh (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To drink. A primitive root; to imbibe.">or drink</a> <a href="/hebrew/4325.htm" title="4325: mā·yim (N-mp) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen.">water</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">there</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: ṯā·šūḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">or return</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hā·laḵ·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk."></a> <a href="/hebrew/bāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: bad·de·reḵ (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">by the way</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lā·le·ḵeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">you came.’”</a> 18Then the prophet replied, “I too am a prophet like you, and an angel spoke to me by the word of the LORD, saying, ‘Bring him back with you to your house, so that he may eat bread and drink water.’ ” The old prophet was lying to him,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/15-22.htm">1 Samuel 15:22-23</a> But 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.” <a href="/numbers/22-12.htm">Numbers 22:12</a> But God said to Balaam, “Do not go with them. You are not to curse this people, for they are blessed.” <a href="/deuteronomy/13-1.htm">Deuteronomy 13:1-5</a> If a prophet or dreamer of dreams arises among you and proclaims a sign or wonder to you, / and if the sign or wonder he has spoken to you comes about, but he says, “Let us follow other gods (which you have not known) and let us worship them,” / you must not listen to the words of that prophet or dreamer. For the LORD your God is testing you to find out whether you love Him with all your heart and with all your soul. ... <a href="/jeremiah/23-16.htm">Jeremiah 23:16</a> This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD. <a href="/galatians/1-8.htm">Galatians 1:8-9</a> But 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! <a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15-20</a> Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. / By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. ... <a href="/2_corinthians/11-13.htm">2 Corinthians 11:13-15</a> For 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. <a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a> Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. <a href="/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29</a> But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men. <a href="/matthew/4-4.htm">Matthew 4:4</a> But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” <a href="/isaiah/30-21.htm">Isaiah 30:21</a> And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.” <a href="/proverbs/4-27.htm">Proverbs 4:27</a> Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil. <a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a> If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. <a href="/john/15-10.htm">John 15:10</a> If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love. <a href="/1_john/2-3.htm">1 John 2:3-4</a> By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments. / If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For it was said to me by the word of the LORD, You shall eat no bread nor drink water there, nor turn again to go by the way that you came.It was [heb] a word was <a href="/1_kings/13-1.htm">1 Kings 13:1</a> And, behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of the LORD unto Bethel: and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense.<a href="/1_kings/20-35.htm">1 Kings 20:35</a> And a certain man of the sons of the prophets said unto his neighbour in the word of the LORD, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man refused to smite him.<a href="/1_thessalonians/4-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:15</a> For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/13-16.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-14.htm">Camest</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-38.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-16.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-16.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-16.htm">Food</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-16.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-16.htm">Water</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-12.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-25.htm">Wentest</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-9.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/13-18.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-22.htm">Camest</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-21.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-18.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-18.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-18.htm">Food</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-33.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-18.htm">Water</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-24.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-8.htm">Wentest</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-18.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 13</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/13-1.htm">Jeroboam's hand withers</a> 6. <a href="/1_kings/13-6.htm">and at the prayer of the prophet is restored</a> 7. <a href="/1_kings/13-7.htm">The prophet departs from Bethel</a> 11. <a href="/1_kings/13-11.htm">An old prophet brings him back</a> 20. <a href="/1_kings/13-20.htm">He is reproved by God</a> 23. <a href="/1_kings/13-23.htm">slain by a lion</a> 26. <a href="/1_kings/13-26.htm">buried by the old prophet</a> 31. <a href="/1_kings/13-31.htm">who confirms the prophecy</a> 33. <a href="/1_kings/13-33.htm">Jeroboam's obstinacy</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For I have been told by the word of the LORD: This phrase emphasizes the authority and divine origin of the message received by the prophet. In the Old Testament, the "word of the LORD" often signifies a direct revelation from God, underscoring the seriousness and sacredness of the command. This reflects the prophetic tradition where God's instructions are conveyed to His chosen messengers. The phrase also highlights the importance of obedience to God's word, a recurring theme throughout Scripture, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/8-3.htm">Deuteronomy 8:3</a> and <a href="/matthew/4-4.htm">Matthew 4:4</a>, where reliance on God's word is paramount.‘You must not eat bread or drink water there: This command signifies a prohibition against partaking in the hospitality of the place, which in this context is Bethel. Bethel was a center of idolatrous worship under King Jeroboam, who set up golden calves there (<a href="/1_kings/12-28.htm">1 Kings 12:28-29</a>). The prohibition can be seen as a symbolic act of separation from the idolatry and corruption present in the land. It also serves as a test of the prophet's obedience and faithfulness to God's specific instructions, reminiscent of the Nazarite vow in <a href="/numbers/6.htm">Numbers 6</a>, which included abstaining from certain foods and drinks as a sign of dedication to God.or return by the way you came.’” This instruction to take a different route back can be interpreted as a symbolic act of complete separation from the sinful practices of Bethel. It also serves as a practical measure to avoid any potential influence or temptation to disobey God's command. The directive to not return by the same way may also signify a new beginning or a transformation, akin to the concept of repentance, which involves turning away from sin and not returning to former ways. This idea is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are called to live transformed lives (<a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_man_of_god.htm">The Man of God</a> A prophet from Judah sent by God to deliver a message to King Jeroboam in Bethel. He is central to the account, demonstrating obedience and later disobedience to God's command. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_jeroboam.htm">King Jeroboam</a> The ruler of the northern kingdom of Israel, who established idol worship in Bethel, leading the people away from the worship of Yahweh. 3. <a href="/topical/b/bethel.htm">Bethel</a> A significant location in the northern kingdom where Jeroboam set up a golden calf, turning it into a center of idolatry. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_old_prophet.htm">The Old Prophet</a> An unnamed prophet living in Bethel who deceives the man of God, leading to his disobedience. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_word_of_the_lord.htm">The Word of the LORD</a> The divine command given to the man of God, emphasizing the importance of obedience to God's instructions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_word.htm">Obedience to God's Word</a> The man of God's initial obedience highlights the importance of adhering strictly to God's commands, even when faced with contrary advice or pressure. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_deception.htm">The Danger of Deception</a> The account warns believers about the potential for deception, even from seemingly trustworthy sources, and the need for discernment. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_disobedience.htm">Consequences of Disobedience</a> The account illustrates that disobedience to God's word, regardless of the reason, can lead to severe consequences. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_discernment.htm">The Importance of Discernment</a> Believers must seek wisdom and discernment to recognize and resist false teachings or misleading counsel. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a> The man of God's journey and mission remind us of the need to remain faithful to God's calling, even when it leads us into challenging or hostile environments.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 13</a> <a href="/q/why_do_christian_leaders_contradict_god.htm">Why do Christian leaders claim to hear from God, yet often contradict each other?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_it_mean_to_be_irreverent.htm">What does it mean to be irreverent?</a> <a href="/q/is_1_kings_17's_miracle_inconsistent.htm">Does the portrayal of supernatural sustenance and miracles in 1 Kings 17 contradict or create inconsistencies with other Old Testament accounts of God's provision?</a> <a href="/q/why_was_god's_prophet_deceived_in_1_kings.htm">In 1 Kings 13:18-19, why would God allow His prophet to be deceived by another prophet's false claim of angelic guidance?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - For it was said to me [Heb. a word to me] by [Heb. in] the word of the Lord, Thou shalt eat no bread, nor drink water there, nor turn again to go by the way that thou camest. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/13-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction I אֵלַי֙ (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to have been told דָבָ֤ר (ḏā·ḇār) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause by the word בִּדְבַ֣ר (biḏ·ḇar) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the LORD: יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH ‘You must not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no eat תֹאכַ֣ל (ṯō·ḵal) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> To eat bread לֶ֔חֶם (le·ḥem) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3899.htm">Strong's 3899: </a> Food, bread, grain or drink תִשְׁתֶּ֥ה (ṯiš·teh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8354.htm">Strong's 8354: </a> To imbibe water מָ֑יִם (mā·yim) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4325.htm">Strong's 4325: </a> Water, juice, urine, semen there שָׁ֖ם (šām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> There, then, thither or return תָשׁ֣וּב (ṯā·šūḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again by the way בַּדֶּ֖רֶךְ (bad·de·reḵ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> A road, a course of life, mode of action you came.’” לָלֶ֔כֶת (lā·le·ḵeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/13-17.htm">1 Kings 13:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/13-17.htm">1 Kings 13:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/13-17.htm">1 Kings 13:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/13-17.htm">1 Kings 13:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/13-17.htm">1 Kings 13:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/13-17.htm">1 Kings 13:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/13-17.htm">1 Kings 13:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/13-17.htm">1 Kings 13:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/13-17.htm">1 Kings 13:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/13-17.htm">1 Kings 13:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-17.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 13:17 For it was said to me (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/13-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 13:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 13:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/13-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 13:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 13:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>