1 Kings 13:16
1 Kings 13:16 in Multiple Translations
But the man replied, “I cannot return with you or eat bread or drink water with you in this place.
And he said, I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee: neither will I eat bread nor drink water with thee in this place:
And he said, I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee; neither will I eat bread nor drink water with thee in this place:
But he said, I may not go back with you or go into your house; and I will not take food or a drink of water with you in this place;
“I can't turn around and go with you, and I won't eat or drink with you in this place,” the man of God replied.
But he answered, I may not returne with thee, nor go in with thee, neither wil I eate bread nor drinke water with thee in this place.
And he saith, 'I am not able to turn back with thee, and to go in with thee, nor do I eat bread or drink with thee water in this place,
He said, “I may not return with you, nor go in with you. I will not eat bread or drink water with you in this place.
And he said, I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee: neither will I eat bread nor drink water with thee in this place:
But he said: I must not return, nor go with thee, neither will I eat bread, nor drink water in this place:
He replied, “No, I am not allowed to go with you into your house, or to eat or drink anything with you,
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Context — The Old Prophet and the Man of God
16But the man replied, “I cannot go home with you, and I will not eat bread or drink water with you in this place.
17For 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.’” 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,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 13:8–9 | But the man of God replied, “If you were to give me half your possessions, I still would not go with you, nor would I eat bread or drink water in this place. For this is what I was commanded by the word of the LORD: ‘You must not eat bread or drink water or return by the way you came.’” |
| 2 | Matthew 16:23 | But Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me. For you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.” |
| 3 | Numbers 22:19 | So now, please stay here overnight as the others did, that I may find out what else the LORD has to tell me.” |
| 4 | Matthew 4:10 | “Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus declared. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’ ” |
| 5 | Numbers 22:13 | So Balaam got up the next morning and said to Balak’s princes, “Go back to your homeland, because the LORD has refused to let me go with you.” |
| 6 | Genesis 3:1–3 | Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field that the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden?’” The woman answered the serpent, “We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden, but about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, God has said, ‘You must not eat of it or touch it, or you will die.’” |
1 Kings 13:16 Summary
[The man of God in this verse is saying no to a friendly invitation because he is obeying a specific instruction from the Lord, as seen in 1 Kings 13:17. This shows us the importance of listening to God's voice and following His instructions, even if they seem strange or unpopular, as encouraged in Isaiah 55:8-9, where it says God's ways are higher than our ways. By obeying God, we can trust that He has our best interests at heart, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11, where it says He has plans to prosper us and give us hope and a future.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the man of God refuse to eat bread or drink water with the prophet?
The man of God refused because he had been instructed by the word of the Lord not to do so, as seen in 1 Kings 13:17, where he explains that he was told not to eat bread or drink water in that place or return by the way he came, similar to the instructions given to the prophet Ezekiel in Ezekiel 4:12-15, where he was instructed on what to eat and how to prepare his food during his time of prophetic ministry.
Was the man of God being disobedient or stubborn?
No, the man of God was being obedient to the specific instructions he had received from the Lord, as seen in 1 Kings 13:17, and this obedience is in line with the biblical principle of obeying God's commands, as stated in Deuteronomy 13:4, where it says to follow the Lord and hold fast to Him.
What can we learn from the man of God's response to the prophet's invitation?
We can learn the importance of obeying God's specific instructions, even if they seem counterintuitive or go against social norms, as seen in 1 Kings 13:16-17, and also the need to prioritize our relationship with God and seek His guidance in all aspects of life, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6, where it says to trust in the Lord with all our heart and not lean on our own understanding.
How does this verse relate to the concept of spiritual discernment?
This verse highlights the importance of spiritual discernment, as the man of God is able to discern the Lord's instructions and distinguish them from the prophet's invitation, which is a key aspect of walking with God, as seen in 1 Kings 13:18, where the prophet's words are revealed to be a lie, and also in line with the biblical principle of testing spirits, as stated in 1 John 4:1-3, where it says to test the spirits to see if they are from God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek specific guidance from the Lord, and how can I be sure I am hearing His voice?
- How can I balance the need for community and fellowship with the need for obedience to God's specific instructions, as seen in this verse?
- What are some potential consequences of disobeying God's specific instructions, and how can I avoid them in my own life, as seen in the example of the prophet in 1 Kings 13:18?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of discernment and sensitivity to the Lord's leading in my life, as demonstrated by the man of God in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 13:16
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 13:16
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 13:16
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 13:16
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 13:16
Sermons on 1 Kings 13:16
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