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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_kings/13.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_kings/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So the man of God returned with him and ate and drank in his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So they went back together, and the man of God ate and drank at the prophet’s home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So he went back with him and ate bread in his house and drank water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />but the man of God went back with him, ate bread in his house, and drank water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So he went back with him, and did eat bread in his house, and drank water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So he went back with him, and ate bread in his house, and drank water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he went back with him, and ate bread in his house and drank water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So he went back with him, and ate bread in his house and drank water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So he went back with him, and ate bread in his house and drank water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So he went back with him, and ate bread in his house and drank water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So the man of God went back with him, and ate bread in his house and drank water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the man of God went back with him, ate food in his house, and drank water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the man of God went back with him, ate bread in his house, and drank water. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So he went back with him, and did eat bread in his house, and drank water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />so he went home with him and ate and drank. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So he went back with him, and did eat bread in his house, and drank water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The man of God went back with him and ate and drank in his home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So the prophet from Judah went home with the old prophet and had a meal with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and the man of God accompanied the old prophet back to his house, ate some food, and drank some water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />but the man of God went back with him, ate bread in his house, and drank water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So the prophet went back with him and ate and drank in his house. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So he went back with him, and ate bread in his house, and drank water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So he went back with him, and ate bread in his house, and drank water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So he went back with him, ate bread in his house, and drank water. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he turns back with him, and eats bread in his house, and drinks water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he turneth back with him, and eateth bread in his house, and drinketh water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will turn back with him and eat bread in his house, and drink water.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And brought him back with him: so he ate bread and drank water in his house. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he led him back with him. Then he ate bread and drank water in his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So he went back with him, and ate bread and drank water in his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the man of God went back with him, and ate food and drank water in his house.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />- - -<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he returned with him and he ate bread in his house and he drank water.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So he went back with him, and did eat bread in his house, and drank water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he brought him back, and he ate bread and drank water in his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/13-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=5329" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/13.htm">The Old Prophet and the Man of God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>Then 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, <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: way·yā·šāḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">but the man of God went back</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: way·yō·ḵal (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">ate</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/1004.htm" title="1004: bə·ḇê·ṯōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">in his house,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8354.htm" title="8354: way·yê·šət (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To drink. A primitive root; to imbibe.">and drank</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> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>While they were sitting at the table, the word of the LORD came to the prophet who had brought him back,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-15.htm">2 Kings 17:15</a></span><br />They rejected His statutes and the covenant He had made with their fathers, as well as the decrees He had given them. They pursued worthless idols and became worthless themselves, going after the surrounding nations that the LORD had commanded them not to imitate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-16.htm">Jeremiah 23:16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">2 Corinthians 11:3</a></span><br />I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/1-6.htm">Galatians 1:6-9</a></span><br />I am amazed how quickly you are deserting the One who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— / which is not even a gospel. Evidently some people are troubling you and trying to distort the gospel of Christ. / 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! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">1 Timothy 4:1</a></span><br />Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-3.htm">2 Timothy 4:3-4</a></span><br />For 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a></span><br />For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/13-1.htm">Deuteronomy 13:1-3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-15.htm">Isaiah 9:15-16</a></span><br />The head is the elder and honorable man, and the tail is the prophet who teaches lies. / For those who guide this people mislead them, and those they mislead are swallowed up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/13-9.htm">Ezekiel 13:9</a></span><br />My hand will be against the prophets who see false visions and speak lying divinations. They will not belong to the council of My people or be recorded in the register of the house of Israel, nor will they enter the land of Israel. Then you will know that I am the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/14-14.htm">Jeremiah 14:14</a></span><br />“The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-21.htm">Jeremiah 23:21</a></span><br />I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a></span><br />Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1</a></span><br />Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So he went back with him, and did eat bread in his house, and drank water.</p><p class="hdg">an angel</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/22-35.htm">Numbers 22:35</a></b></br> And the angel of the LORD said unto Balaam, Go with the men: but only the word that I shall speak unto thee, that thou shalt speak. So Balaam went with the princes of Balak.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/6-11.htm">Judges 6:11,12</a></b></br> And there came an angel of the LORD, and sat under an oak which <i>was</i> in Ophrah, that <i>pertained</i> unto Joash the Abiezrite: and his son Gideon threshed wheat by the winepress, to hide <i>it</i> from the Midianites… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/13-3.htm">Judges 13:3</a></b></br> And the angel of the LORD appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou <i>art</i> barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son.</p><p class="hdg">But</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/3-4.htm">Genesis 3:4,5</a></b></br> And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/9-15.htm">Isaiah 9:15</a></b></br> The ancient and honourable, he <i>is</i> the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he <i>is</i> the tail.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/5-12.htm">Jeremiah 5:12,31</a></b></br> They have belied the LORD, and said, <i>It is</i> not he; neither shall evil come upon us; neither shall we see sword nor famine: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-18.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">Drank</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-18.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-13.htm">Drinketh</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-18.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-13.htm">Eateth</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-18.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-15.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-14.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-18.htm">Water</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/13-22.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-22.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-22.htm">Drank</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-22.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-6.htm">Drinketh</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-22.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-15.htm">Eateth</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-34.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-23.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-12.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-22.htm">Water</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/13-1.htm">Jeroboam's hand withers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/13-6.htm">and at the prayer of the prophet is restored</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/13-7.htm">The prophet departs from Bethel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/13-11.htm">An old prophet brings him back</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/13-20.htm">He is reproved by God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/13-23.htm">slain by a lion</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/13-26.htm">buried by the old prophet</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/13-31.htm">who confirms the prophecy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/13-33.htm">Jeroboam's obstinacy</a></span><br></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'; 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This phrase highlights the prophet's decision to return with the old prophet, despite having received a direct command from God not to eat or drink in that place. This act of disobedience is significant, as it demonstrates the human tendency to be swayed by persuasive words, even when they contradict divine instructions. The old prophet's deception serves as a reminder of the importance of discernment and obedience to God's word. This incident can be compared to the temptation of Eve in <a href="/genesis/3.htm">Genesis 3</a>, where deception leads to disobedience.<p><b>ate bread in his house</b><br>Eating bread in the old prophet's house symbolizes fellowship and acceptance, which the man of God was explicitly instructed to avoid. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, sharing a meal was a sign of covenant and agreement. By eating bread, the man of God inadvertently aligns himself with the old prophet's actions, which were contrary to God's command. This act of eating can be seen as a breach of the divine command, similar to how the Israelites were warned against making covenants with the inhabitants of the Promised Land (<a href="/exodus/23-32.htm">Exodus 23:32</a>).<p><b>and drank water</b><br>Drinking water, like eating bread, signifies sustenance and hospitality. The man of God's decision to drink water in the old prophet's house further emphasizes his disobedience to God's specific instructions. Water, often a symbol of life and purity in the Bible, here becomes a symbol of compromise and disobedience. This act can be contrasted with Jesus' refusal to turn stones into bread during His temptation in the wilderness (<a href="/matthew/4-3.htm">Matthew 4:3-4</a>), where He remained obedient to God's word despite physical need.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_man_of_god.htm">The Man of God</a></b><br>A prophet from Judah sent by God to deliver a message to King Jeroboam in Bethel. He is central to the account, representing obedience to God's command.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_old_prophet.htm">The Old Prophet</a></b><br>An older prophet living in Bethel who deceives the man of God into disobeying God's direct command by inviting him to eat and drink at his house.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethel.htm">Bethel</a></b><br>A significant location in the Northern Kingdom of Israel, where King Jeroboam set up a golden calf, leading Israel into idolatry.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_command_of_god.htm">The Command of God</a></b><br>The directive given to the man of God not to eat bread or drink water in Bethel, nor return by the way he came.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_deception.htm">The Deception</a></b><br>The old prophet lies to the man of God, claiming an angel instructed him to bring the man of God back to his house, leading to the man of God's disobedience.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_word.htm">Obedience to God's Word</a></b><br>The man of God's account underscores the importance of unwavering obedience to God's commands, even when faced with persuasive opposition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_and_testing_spirits.htm">Discernment and Testing Spirits</a></b><br>Believers must exercise discernment and test the spirits, as instructed in 1 <a href="/john/4.htm">John 4:1</a>, to avoid being led astray by false teachings or deceptive influences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_disobedience.htm">Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>The account illustrates that disobedience to God, even when influenced by others, carries serious consequences, reminding us of the need for vigilance in our spiritual walk.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_compromise.htm">The Danger of Compromise</a></b><br>Compromising God's instructions for the sake of convenience or persuasion can lead to spiritual downfall, as seen in the man of God's fate.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_accountability.htm">The Role of Accountability</a></b><br>This passage encourages believers to seek accountability and counsel from trusted, godly sources to remain steadfast in their faith journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_1_kings_13_align_with_protected_prophets.htm">How does 1 Kings 13 align with other biblical passages where faithful prophets are protected rather than misled or punished?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_lying_prophet_story_teach.htm">What lessons does the lying prophet story teach us?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_verify_isaiah_3_1-3's_event.htm">Isaiah 3:1-3: How can we verify a historical event where God supposedly removes all forms of leadership and resources without clear archaeological evidence of sudden societal collapse?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_reject_leaders_in_psalm_146_3.htm">In Psalm 146:3, why reject human leaders entirely when other passages command respect for authorities?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 19.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">So he went back with him, and did eat bread in his house, and drank water</span> [cf. ver. 10]. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/13-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">but the man of God went back</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֣שָׁב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·šāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with him,</span><br /><span class="heb">אִתּ֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(’it·tōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ate</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֥אכַל</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·ḵal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> </span><span class="str2">To eat</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bread</span><br /><span class="heb">לֶ֛חֶם</span> <span class="translit">(le·ḥem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3899.htm">Strong's 3899: </a> </span><span class="str2">Food, bread, grain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in his house,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּבֵית֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḇê·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and drank</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֥שְׁתְּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·šət)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8354.htm">Strong's 8354: </a> </span><span class="str2">To imbibe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">water.</span><br /><span class="heb">מָֽיִם׃</span> <span class="translit">(mā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4325.htm">Strong's 4325: </a> </span><span class="str2">Water, juice, urine, semen</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/13-19.htm">1 Kings 13:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/13-19.htm">1 Kings 13:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/13-19.htm">1 Kings 13:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/13-19.htm">1 Kings 13:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/13-19.htm">1 Kings 13:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/13-19.htm">1 Kings 13:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/13-19.htm">1 Kings 13:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/13-19.htm">1 Kings 13:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/13-19.htm">1 Kings 13:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/13-19.htm">1 Kings 13:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/13-19.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 13:19 So he went back with him (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/13-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 13:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 13:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/13-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 13:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 13:20" /></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>