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1 Kings 13:7

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1 Kings 13:7 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Then the king said to the man of God, “Come home with me and refresh yourself, and I will give you a reward.”

King James Version KJV

And the king said unto the man of God, Come home with me, and refresh thyself, and I will give thee a reward.

American Standard Version ASV

And the king said unto the man of God, Come home with me, and refresh thyself, and I will give thee a reward.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And the king said to the man of God, Come with me to my house for food and rest, and I will give you a reward.

Free Bible Version FBV

Then the king said to the man of God, “Come to my home and have a meal so I can give you a present.”

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Then the King sayde vnto the man of God, Come home with mee, that thou mayest dyne, and I will giue thee a reward.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And the king speaketh unto the man of God, 'Come in with me to the house, and refresh thyself, and I give to thee a gift.'

World English Bible WEB

The king said to the man of God, “Come home with me and refresh yourself, and I will give you a reward.”

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And the king said to the man of God, Come home with me, and refresh thyself, and I will give thee a reward.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And the king said to the man of God: Come home with me to dine, and I will make thee presents.

Translation for Translators T4T

Then the king said to the prophet, “Come home with me and eat some food. And I will also give you a reward for what you have done!”

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Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 13:7

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1 Kings 13:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יְדַבֵּ֤ר הַ/מֶּ֨לֶךְ֙ אֶל אִ֣ישׁ הָ/אֱלֹהִ֔ים בֹּאָ/ה אִתִּ֥/י הַ/בַּ֖יְתָ/ה וּֽ/סְעָ֑דָ/ה וְ/אֶתְּנָ֥ה לְ/ךָ֖ מַתָּֽת
וַ/יְדַבֵּ֤ר dâbar H1696 to speak Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
הַ/מֶּ֨לֶךְ֙ melek H4428 King's Art | N-ms
אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep
אִ֣ישׁ ʼîysh H376 man N-ms
הָ/אֱלֹהִ֔ים ʼĕlôhîym H430 God Art | N-mp
בֹּאָ/ה bôwʼ H935 Lebo V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
אִתִּ֥/י ʼêth H854 with Prep | Suff
הַ/בַּ֖יְתָ/ה bayith H1004 place Art | N-ms | Suff
וּֽ/סְעָ֑דָ/ה çâʻad H5582 to support Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
וְ/אֶתְּנָ֥ה nâthan H5414 to give Conj | V-Qal-1cs
לְ/ךָ֖ Prep | Suff
מַתָּֽת mattâth H4991 gift N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 13:7

וַ/יְדַבֵּ֤ר dâbar H1696 "to speak" Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
הַ/מֶּ֨לֶךְ֙ melek H4428 "King's" Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אִ֣ישׁ ʼîysh H376 "man" N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
הָ/אֱלֹהִ֔ים ʼĕlôhîym H430 "God" Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
בֹּאָ/ה bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אִתִּ֥/י ʼêth H854 "with" Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
הַ/בַּ֖יְתָ/ה bayith H1004 "place" Art | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
וּֽ/סְעָ֑דָ/ה çâʻad H5582 "to support" Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to support or comfort someone, like God comforting his people in the Bible. It appears in various forms, such as to sustain or strengthen. In the KJV, it is translated as comfort or establish.
Definition: 1) to support, sustain, stay, establish, strengthen, comfort 1a) (Qal) to support, sustain 1a1) to sustain, stay (of heart) 1a2) to support, uphold (of throne) Aramaic equivalent: se.ad (סְעַד "to support" H5583)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: comfort, establish, hold up, refresh self, strengthen, be upholden. See also: Genesis 18:5; Psalms 41:4; Psalms 18:36.
וְ/אֶתְּנָ֥ה nâthan H5414 "to give" Conj | V-Qal-1cs
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
לְ/ךָ֖ "" Prep | Suff
מַתָּֽת mattâth H4991 "gift" N-fs
Mattah means a gift or reward, and is used to describe something given to someone.
Definition: gift, reward
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: gift. See also: 1 Kings 13:7; Ecclesiastes 5:18; Proverbs 25:14.

Study Notes — 1 Kings 13:7

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1 2 Kings 5:15 Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God, stood before him, and declared, “Now I know for sure that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. So please accept a gift from your servant.”
2 1 Samuel 9:7–8 “If we do go,” Saul replied, “what can we give the man? For the bread in our packs is gone, and there is no gift to take to the man of God. What do we have?” The servant answered him again. “Look,” he said, “I have here in my hand a quarter shekel of silver. I will give it to the man of God, and he will tell us our way.”
3 Judges 13:15 “Please stay here,” Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, “and we will prepare a young goat for you.”
4 Malachi 1:10 “Oh, that one of you would shut the temple doors, so that you would no longer kindle useless fires on My altar! I take no pleasure in you,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and I will accept no offering from your hands.
5 Genesis 18:5 And I will bring a bit of bread so that you may refresh yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. After that, you may continue on your way.” “Yes,” they replied, “you may do as you have said.”
6 Jeremiah 40:5 But before Jeremiah turned to go, Nebuzaradan added, “Return to Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon has appointed over the cities of Judah, and stay with him among the people, or go anywhere else that seems right.” Then the captain of the guard gave him a ration and a gift and released him.
7 Judges 19:21 So he brought him to his house and fed his donkeys. And they washed their feet and ate and drank.
8 1 Peter 5:2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but because it is God’s will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;
9 Acts 8:18–20 When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money. “Give me this power as well,” he said, “so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” But Peter replied, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money!

1 Kings 13:7 Summary

In this verse, the king is trying to thank the man of God for praying for him by inviting him to his home and offering him a reward. This shows that the king recognized the man of God's power and authority, and wanted to show his appreciation. However, as seen in the next verse, the man of God was not looking for earthly rewards or comforts, but was instead focused on following God's commands (as in Deuteronomy 12:1-14). This is a reminder to us that our ultimate reward and satisfaction should come from God, not from earthly sources (as in Matthew 6:19-21).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the king invite the man of God to his home?

The king was likely trying to show his appreciation for the man of God's prayer that restored his hand, as seen in 1 Kings 13:6, and also possibly trying to influence him or gain more of his favor, similar to how King Herod interacted with John the Baptist in Matthew 14:1-12.

What kind of reward was the king offering?

The reward the king offered is not specified, but based on the context, it could have been money, food, or other forms of compensation, similar to the gifts offered to the prophets in 1 Samuel 9:7-8.

Is it wrong to accept rewards or gifts for serving God?

According to the Bible, it is not necessarily wrong to receive rewards or gifts for serving God, as seen in 1 Timothy 5:17-18, but the motivation and circumstances are important, as warned in 1 Peter 5:2-3.

How does this verse relate to the concept of hospitality in the Bible?

This verse shows an example of the king offering hospitality to the man of God, similar to how Abraham showed hospitality to the angels in Genesis 18:1-8, but the man of God's response in 1 Kings 13:8-9 indicates that he was not looking for earthly comforts or rewards.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways that I try to 'refresh' myself after serving God, and are they in line with His will for my life?
  2. How can I, like the man of God, remain focused on my spiritual calling and not be distracted by earthly offers or rewards?
  3. What are some 'rewards' that I seek after in my service to God, and are they truly what He wants me to desire?
  4. In what ways can I show hospitality to others, like the king offered to the man of God, and yet still remain faithful to God's call on my life?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 13:7

And the king said unto the man of God, come home with me, and refresh thyself,.... By eating a meal with him, after such a journey he had taken, and delivered his prophecies, and put up his prayers

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 13:7

And the king said unto the man of God, Come home with me, and refresh thyself, and I will give thee a reward. The king said ... Come home with me, and refresh thyself.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 13:7

Horrid stupidity! He desires to requite the instrument, but takes no notice of the chief cause and author of this great and wonderful mercy, which was God.

Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 13:7

1 Kings 13:7 And the king said unto the man of God, Come home with me, and refresh thyself, and I will give thee a reward.Ver. 7. And I will give thee a reward.] He could do anything sooner than repent; his face he had made harder than any rock, he refused to return.

Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 13:7

(7) Come home with me . . .—The invitation may have been in part the mark of some impression made on the king, and an impulse of gratitude for the restoration of his withered hand. Such was the request of Naaman to Elisha (2 Kings 5:15), though even this was emphatically refused. But it still savours of astute policy in Jeroboam: for the acceptance of hospitality and reward would in the eyes of the people imply a condonation of the idolatrous worship, which might well destroy or extenuate the impression made by the prophet’s prediction. It indicates also—what experience of such men as “the old prophet” would have produced—a low idea of prophetic character and mission, not unlike that which is shown in Balak’s treatment of Balaam. That such conceptions are perfectly compatible with a certain belief in the reality of a supernatural power in the prophet—although they, of course, derogate from its true sacredness—the monstrous request of Simon Magus (in Acts 8:19) shows with the most startling clearness. It was evidently to provide against these things—as fatal to the effectiveness of the prophet’s mission—that the prohibition of 1 Kings 13:9 was given; nor could its general purpose have been easily misunderstood, either by the king or by the prophet himself. It is a curious coincidence that in his refusal he uses words strangely like the reluctant refusal of Balak’s offer by Balaam (Numbers 22:18). The very strength of the language is suspicious.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 13:7

Verse 7. Come home with me - and I will give thee a reward.] Come and be one of my priests, and I will give thee a proper salary.

Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 13:7

7. Come home with me] The subsequent narrative shews that there was no alteration in Jeroboam’s feelings or intentions in consequence of what had occurred. He still went on in his evil way. But he would fain have the man of God continue in his company a while, that his people might not be terrified by what had happened and decide to break off from the calf-worship and go up to Jerusalem to the Temple again.

Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 13:7

I will give thee a reward - It was customary to honor a prophet with a gift, if he performed any service that was requested at his hands (see the marginal references).

Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 13:7

7. Come home with me — He tempts him with three things: royal hospitality, refreshment, and reward. How much these offers influenced the future action of the prophet can only be imperfectly conjectured.

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