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  • Hanna on 1 Kings 13 - 1 year ago
    I dont understand whats happening in verses 1-5, is there someone who could explain?
  • Timothy B Blaco - In Reply on 1 Kings 13 - 1 year ago
    Looks like immediate judgment against someone who would do the man of God harm in verse 5
  • Commentary on 1 Kings 13:1-5 - In Reply on 1 Kings 13 - 1 year ago
    Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

    2-9. he cried against the altar-which is put for the whole system of worship organized in Israel.

    Behold, a child shall be born Josiah by name-This is one of the most remarkable prophecies recorded in the Scriptures; and, in its clearness, circumstantial minuteness, and exact prediction of an event that took place three hundred sixty years later, it stands in striking contrast to the obscure and ambiguous oracles of the heathen. Being publicly uttered, it must have been well known to the people; and every Jew who lived at the accomplishment of the event must have been convinced of the truth of a religion connected with such a prophecy as this. A present sign was given of the remote event predicted, in a visible fissure being miraculously made on the altar. Incensed at the man's license of speech, Jeroboam stretched out his hand and ordered his attendants to seize the bold intruder. That moment the king's arm became stiff and motionless, and the altar split asunder, so that the fire and ashes fell on the floor. Overawed by the effects of his impiety, Jeroboam besought the prophet's prayer. His request was acceded to, and the hand was restored to its healthy state. Jeroboam was artful, and invited the prophet to the royal table, not to do him honor or show his gratitude for the restoration of his hand, but to win, by his courtesy and liberal hospitality, a person whom he could not crush by his power. But the prophet informed him of a divine injunction expressly prohibiting him from all social intercourse with any in the place, as well as from returning the same way. The prohibition not to eat or drink in Beth-el was because all the people had become apostates from the true religion, and the reason he was not allowed to return the same way was lest he should be recognized by any whom he had seen in going.
  • Suze - In Reply on 1 Kings 13 - 1 year ago
    Hi Hanna , went you get into the 2nd book of the King's you will be introduced to Josiah in Ch 22 of 2nd Kings . As you read about him you will read that he fulfills the prophecy of 1st Kings in 2nd Kings Ch 23 . Enjoy , much love in Christ .



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