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The LORD has given him over to the lion, which has mauled him and killed him, as the word of the LORD had warned him.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_kings/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> When the prophet heard the report, he said, “It is the man of God who disobeyed the LORD’s command. The LORD has fulfilled his word by causing the lion to attack and kill him.” <a href="/esv/1_kings/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when the prophet who had brought him back from the way heard of it, he said, “It is the man of God who disobeyed the word of the LORD; therefore the LORD has given him to the lion, which has torn him and killed him, according to the word that the LORD spoke to him.” <a href="/bsb/1_kings/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When the prophet who had brought him back from his journey heard this, he said, “It is the man of God who disobeyed the command of the LORD. Therefore the LORD has delivered him to the lion, and it has mauled him and killed him, according to the word that the LORD had spoken to him.” <a href="/kjv/1_kings/13.htm">King James Bible</a> And when the prophet that brought him back from the way heard thereof, he said, It is the man of God, who was disobedient unto the word of the LORD: therefore the LORD hath delivered him unto the lion, which hath torn him, and slain him, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake unto him. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/13.htm">New King James Version</a> Now when the prophet who had brought him back from the way heard it, he said, “It is the man of God who was disobedient to the word of the LORD. Therefore the LORD has delivered him to the lion, which has torn him and killed him, according to the word of the LORD which He spoke to him.” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now when the prophet who had brought him back from the way heard about it, he said, “It is the man of God, who disobeyed the command of the LORD; therefore the LORD has given him to the lion, which has torn him and killed him, in accordance with the word of the LORD which He spoke to him.” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now when the prophet who brought him back from the way heard it, he said, &#8220It is the man of God, who disobeyed the command of the LORD; therefore the LORD has given him to the lion, which has torn him and killed him, according to the word of the LORD which He spoke to him.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now when the prophet who brought him back from the way heard it, he said, “It is the man of God, who disobeyed the command of the LORD; therefore the LORD has given him to the lion, which has torn him and killed him, according to the word of the LORD which He spoke to him.” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the prophet, who brought him back from the way, heard it and said, “It is the man of God, who rebelled against the command of Yahweh; therefore Yahweh has given him to the lion, which has mauled him and put him to death, according to the word of Yahweh which He spoke to him.” <a href="/amp/1_kings/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When the prophet who had brought him back from the road heard about it, he said, “It is the man of God who was disobedient to the word of the LORD; therefore the LORD has given him to the lion, which has torn him and killed him, in accordance with the word of the LORD which He spoke to him.” <a href="/csb/1_kings/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When the prophet who had brought him back from his way heard about it, he said, “He is the man of God who disobeyed the LORD’s command. The LORD has given him to the lion, and it has mauled and killed him, according to the word of the LORD that he spoke to him.” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When the prophet who had brought him back from his way heard about it, he said, &#8220He is the man of God who disobeyed the command of the LORD. The LORD has given him to the lion, and it has mauled and killed him, according to the word of the LORD that He spoke to him.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when the prophet that brought him back from the way heard thereof, he said, It is the man of God, who was disobedient unto the mouth of Jehovah: therefore Jehovah hath delivered him unto the lion, which hath torn him, and slain him, according to the word of Jehovah, which he spake unto him. <a href="/cev/1_kings/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When the old prophet heard the news, he said, "That must be the prophet from Judah. The LORD warned him, but he disobeyed. So the LORD sent a lion to kill him." <a href="/erv/1_kings/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when the prophet that brought him back from the way heard thereof, he said, It is the man of God, who was disobedient unto the mouth of the LORD: therefore the LORD hath delivered him unto the lion, which hath torn him, and slain him, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake unto him. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the old prophet who had brought the man of God back from the road heard about it, he said, "It's the man of God who rebelled against the words from the LORD's mouth! The LORD gave him to the lion. It tore him to pieces and killed him as the word of the LORD had told him." <a href="/gnt/1_kings/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> When the old prophet heard about it, he said, "That is the prophet who disobeyed the LORD's command! And so the LORD sent the lion to attack and kill him, just as the LORD said he would." <a href="/isv/1_kings/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> The prophet who had brought the man of God back from the road learned about it. "It's the man of God who disobeyed the message from the LORD," he said. "That's why the LORD gave him to that lion, which mauled him and killed him, just as the message from the LORD told rebuke him." <a href="/msb/1_kings/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When the prophet who had brought him back from his journey heard this, he said, ?It is the man of God who disobeyed the command of the LORD. Therefore the LORD has delivered him to the lion, and it has mauled him and killed him, according to the word that the LORD had spoken to him.? <a href="/net/1_kings/13.htm">NET Bible</a> When the old prophet who had invited him to his house heard the news, he said, "It is the prophet who rebelled against the LORD. The LORD delivered him over to the lion and it ripped him up and killed him, just as the LORD warned him." <a href="/nheb/1_kings/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When the prophet who brought him back from the way heard of it, he said, "It is the man of God who was disobedient to the mouth of the LORD. Therefore the LORD has delivered him to the lion, which has mauled him and slain him, according to the word of the LORD, which he spoke to him." <a href="/wbt/1_kings/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when the prophet that brought him back from the way heard of it, he said, It is the man of God, who was disobedient to the word of the LORD: therefore the LORD hath delivered him to the lion, which hath torn him, and slain him, according to the word of the LORD, which he spoke to him. <a href="/web/1_kings/13.htm">World English Bible</a> When the prophet who brought him back from the way heard of it, he said, “It is the man of God who was disobedient to Yahweh’s word. Therefore Yahweh has delivered him to the lion, which has mauled him and slain him, according to Yahweh’s word which he spoke to him.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the prophet who brought him back out of the way hears and says, “It [is] the man of God who provoked the mouth of YHWH, and YHWH gives him to the lion, and it destroys him, and puts him to death, according to the word of YHWH that he spoke to him.” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the prophet who brought him back out of the way heareth and saith, 'It is the man of God who provoked the mouth of Jehovah, and Jehovah giveth him to the lion, and it destroyeth him, and putteth him to death, according to the word of Jehovah that he spake to him.' <a href="/slt/1_kings/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the prophet that brought him back from the way will hear, and say, It is the man of God who resisted the mouth of Jehovah, and Jehovah will give him to the lion, and he will break him, and he will kill him according to the word of Jehovah which he spake to him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when that prophet, who had brought him back out of the way, heard of it, he said: It is the man of God, that was disobedient to the mouth of the Lord, and the Lord hath delivered him to the lion, and he hath torn him, and killed him according to the word of the Lord, which he spoke to him. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when that prophet, who had led him back from the way, had heard it, he said: “It is the man of God, who was disobedient to the mouth of the Lord. And the Lord has delivered him to the lion. And it has torn him apart and killed him, in accord with the word of the Lord, which he spoke to him.” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/13.htm">New American Bible</a> On hearing it, the prophet who had brought him back from his journey said: “It is the man of God who rebelled against the charge of the LORD. The LORD has delivered him to a lion, which mangled and killed him, according to the word which the LORD had spoken to him.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When the prophet who had brought him back from the way heard of it, he said, “It is the man of God who disobeyed the word of the LORD; therefore the LORD has given him to the lion, which has torn him and killed him according to the word that the LORD spoke to him.”<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> And the Prophet who brought him from the road heard and said: “He is the Prophet of God! Because he changed the word of the mouth of LORD JEHOVAH, LORD JEHOVAH gave him to the lion and it tore him apart and killed him, according to the word of LORD JEHOVAH which he spoke to him.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And when the prophet that brought him back from the way heard thereof, he said: 'It is the man of God, who rebelled against the word of the LORD; therefore the LORD hath delivered him unto the lion, which hath torn him, and slain him, according to the word of the LORD, which He spoke unto him.' <a href="/sep/1_kings/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the prophet that turned him back out of the way heard, and said, This is the man of God who rebelled against the word of the Lord. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/13-26.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=5401" 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> …25And there were men passing by who saw the body lying in the road with the lion standing beside it, and they went and reported this in the city where the old prophet lived. 26<a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: han·nā·ḇî (Art:: N-ms) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man.">When the prophet</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.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: hĕ·šî·ḇōw (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">had brought him back</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: had·de·reḵ (Art:: N-cs) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">his journey</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: way·yiš·ma‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">heard this,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">he said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">“It is</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-msc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God</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.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/4784.htm" title="4784: mā·rāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To be contentious or rebellious. A primitive root; to be bitter; to rebel.">disobeyed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: pî (N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">the command</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/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.">Therefore the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tə·nê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">has delivered him</a> <a href="/hebrew/738.htm" title="738: lā·’ar·yêh (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- A lion. Or earyeh; from 'arah; a lion.">to the lion,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7665.htm" title="7665: way·yiš·bə·rê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To break, break in pieces. A primitive root; to burst.">and it has mauled him</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: way·mi·ṯê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">and killed him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: kiḏ·ḇar (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">according to 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.">that the LORD</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/1696.htm" title="1696: dib·ber- (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">had spoken</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to him.”</a> 27Then the old prophet instructed his sons, “Saddle the donkey for me.” So they saddled it,…<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="/2_kings/17-13.htm">2 Kings 17:13-14</a> Yet 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. <a href="/jeremiah/7-23.htm">Jeremiah 7:23-24</a> but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you. / Yet they did not listen or incline their ear, but they followed the stubborn inclinations of their own evil hearts. They went backward and not forward. <a href="/isaiah/30-9.htm">Isaiah 30:9-11</a> These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction. / They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. / Get out of the way; turn off the road. Rid us of the Holy One of Israel!” <a href="/ezekiel/20-21.htm">Ezekiel 20:21</a> But the children rebelled against Me. They did not walk in My statutes or carefully observe My ordinances—though the man who does these things will live by them—and they profaned My Sabbaths. So I resolved to pour out My wrath upon them and vent My anger against them in the wilderness. <a href="/hosea/6-6.htm">Hosea 6:6</a> For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. <a href="/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7</a> Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. <a href="/zechariah/7-11.htm">Zechariah 7:11-12</a> But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder; they stopped up their ears from hearing. / They made their hearts like flint and would not listen to the law or to the words that the LORD of Hosts had sent by His Spirit through the earlier prophets. Therefore great anger came from the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21-23</a> Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ <a href="/matthew/21-28.htm">Matthew 21:28-32</a> But what do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first one and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ / ‘I will not,’ he replied. But later he changed his mind and went. / Then the man went to the second son and told him the same thing. ‘I will, sir,’ he said. But he did not go. ... <a href="/luke/6-46.htm">Luke 6:46</a> Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say? <a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a> If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. <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="/romans/2-13.htm">Romans 2:13</a> For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous. <a href="/romans/6-16.htm">Romans 6:16</a> Do you not know that when you offer yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves to the one you obey, whether you are slaves to sin leading to death, or to obedience leading to righteousness?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when the prophet that brought him back from the way heard thereof, he said, It is the man of God, who was disobedient to the word of the LORD: therefore the LORD has delivered him to the lion, which has torn him, and slain him, according to the word of the LORD, which he spoke to him.the man<a href="/leviticus/10-3.htm">Leviticus 10:3</a> Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace.<a href="/2_samuel/12-10.htm">2 Samuel 12:10,14</a> Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thine house; because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be thy wife… <a href="/psalms/119-120.htm">Psalm 119:120</a> My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.torn [heb] broken <a href="/1_kings/13-9.htm">1 Kings 13:9</a> For so was it charged me by the word of the LORD, saying, Eat no bread, nor drink water, nor turn again by the same way that thou camest.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/13-21.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-28.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-21.htm">Disobedient</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-21.htm">Disobeyed</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-4.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-25.htm">Lion</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-21.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-25.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-21.htm">Rebelled</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-15.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-7.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-5.htm">Torn</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-25.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-21.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/16-9.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-18.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-26.htm">Disobedient</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-24.htm">Disobeyed</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-6.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-28.htm">Lion</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-12.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-27.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-1.htm">Rebelled</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-16.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-21.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-28.htm">Torn</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-28.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-32.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>When the prophet who had brought him back from his journey heard this This phrase refers to the old prophet from Bethel who had deceived the man of God from Judah into returning to eat and drink, contrary to God's command. The old prophet's actions highlight the theme of false prophecy and deception, which is a recurring issue in Israel's history. The phrase also underscores the importance of discernment and obedience to God's word, as seen in other biblical narratives such as the deception of Eve in <a href="/genesis/3.htm">Genesis 3</a>.he said, “It is the man of God who disobeyed the command of the LORD. The man of God is identified as having disobeyed a direct command from the LORD, emphasizing the seriousness of his transgression. This reflects the biblical principle that disobedience to God's commands, especially by those who are His messengers, carries severe consequences. This theme is echoed in the story of Saul's disobedience in <a href="/1_samuel/15.htm">1 Samuel 15</a>, where partial obedience is shown to be inadequate.Therefore the LORD has delivered him to the lion, The lion is often a symbol of God's judgment in the Bible, as seen in other passages like <a href="/daniel/6.htm">Daniel 6</a> and <a href="/amos/3-8.htm">Amos 3:8</a>. The use of a lion here signifies divine intervention and the fulfillment of God's word. The phrase "delivered him to the lion" indicates that the judgment was not random but a direct act of God, reinforcing the idea of divine sovereignty and justice.and it has mauled him and killed him, The mauling and killing by the lion serve as a physical manifestation of the spiritual consequences of disobedience. This act of judgment is both immediate and final, illustrating the seriousness with which God views the violation of His commands. It also serves as a warning to others about the dangers of straying from God's instructions.according to the word that the LORD had spoken to him.” This phrase confirms the fulfillment of God's prophetic word, underscoring the reliability and authority of divine revelation. It serves as a reminder that God's words are not to be taken lightly and that His promises and warnings will come to pass. This is consistent with the broader biblical narrative, where God's word is always fulfilled, as seen in the prophecies concerning Jesus Christ in the New Testament.<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 who was sent by God to deliver a message against the altar at Bethel. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_old_prophet.htm">The Old Prophet</a> An older prophet living in Bethel who deceived the man of God into disobeying God's command. 3. <a href="/topical/b/bethel.htm">Bethel</a> A significant location in the Northern Kingdom of Israel, where King Jeroboam set up a golden calf for worship. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lion.htm">The Lion</a> An instrument of God's judgment, used to fulfill the prophecy against the man of God for 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, which he ultimately disobeyed due to deception.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> Obedience to God's word is paramount, even when faced with conflicting messages from others. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_spiritual_matters.htm">Discernment in Spiritual Matters</a> Believers must exercise discernment and seek confirmation from God when receiving messages that contradict His known will. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_disobedience.htm">Consequences of Disobedience</a> Disobedience to God can lead to severe consequences, as seen in the man of God's fate. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_deception.htm">The Role of Deception</a> Deception can come from unexpected sources, even those who appear to be spiritual authorities. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_justice.htm">God's Sovereignty and Justice</a> God's justice is perfect, and His sovereignty is evident in how He fulfills His word, even through unexpected means.<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/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> <a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a> <a href="/q/is_god's_justice_fair_in_1_kings_13_20-24.htm">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?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_fomo.htm">Who is blessed for coming in the Lord's name?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) He said, It is the man of God.--The old prophet did not know how his prediction was to be fulfilled, but recognised at once its supernatural fulfilment. There is in his words a characteristic reticence as to his own share in the work, in respect both of the deceit and the prediction of judgment, perhaps indicating something of the strange mixture of remorse and unscrupulous policy which comes out in his later action.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 26. - And when the prophet that brought him back from the way heard thereof, he said, It is the man of God, who was disobedient [Heb. rebelled; same word as in ver. 21] unto the word [Heb. "mouth," as in ver. 21] of the Lord: therefore the Lord hath delivered him unto the lion, which hath torn [Heb. as marg., broken. The word "is very expressive, for the lion kills with one blow" (Thenius)] and slain him, according to the word of the Lord, which he spake unto him. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/13-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>When the prophet הַנָּבִיא֮ (han·nā·ḇî) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> A spokesman, speaker, prophet who אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that had brought him back הֱשִׁיב֣וֹ (hĕ·šî·ḇōw) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again from מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of his journey הַדֶּרֶךְ֒ (had·de·reḵ) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> A road, a course of life, mode of action heard this, וַיִּשְׁמַ֣ע (way·yiš·ma‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently he said, וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “It [is] ה֔וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are the man אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person of God הָאֱלֹהִ֣ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative who אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that disobeyed מָרָ֖ה (mā·rāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4784.htm">Strong's 4784: </a> To be contentious or rebellious the command פִּ֣י (pî) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to of the LORD. יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Therefore the LORD יְהוָ֜ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has delivered him וַיִּתְּנֵ֨הוּ (way·yit·tə·nê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set to the lion, לָאַרְיֵ֗ה (lā·’ar·yêh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_738.htm">Strong's 738: </a> A lion and it has mauled him וַֽיִּשְׁבְּרֵ֙הוּ֙ (way·yiš·bə·rê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7665.htm">Strong's 7665: </a> To break, break in pieces and killed him, וַיְמִתֵ֔הוּ (way·mi·ṯê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill according to the word כִּדְבַ֥ר (kiḏ·ḇar) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause that the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had spoken דִּבֶּר־ (dib·ber-) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue to him.? 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