1 Kings 13

1 Kings 13:1

BY the word] the Italian with the word, having a propheticall revelation to propound openly: others have it, by the word, that is to say, by Gods command.

1 Kings 13:2

In the word] that what I have prophecied is the true word of God. Or whereof the Lord hath spoken, that is to say, which hee hath commanded mee to propound unto you.

1 Kings 13:4

From the] that is to say, using some charme, or doing some other act upon the altar, hee withdrew his hand to make some signe that the prophet should bee laid hold on.

1 Kings 13:11

An old prophet] who had oftentimes propheticall visions and revelations; but in this act hee was a liar v. 8. though with some good and kind intent, to give the other prophet some refreshing.

1 Kings 13:12

had seen] that is to say did knew, and had taken notice of it.

1 Kings 13:17

By the word] namely by divine revelation.

1 Kings 13:20

Came unto] by some internall inspiration, or prophetick extacy: whereby hee was forced to condemne himselfe for deceipt, as well as the other prophet for disobedience.

1 Kings 13:28

Had not] for a more expresse proofe, that all was done by Gods singular providence, for the execution of his judgement.

1 Kings 13:32

The houses] or the temples [Samaria] so called here by anticipation 1 Kings 16:24.

1 Kings 13:33

Whosoever would] or hee consrated whom hee pleased.

1 Kings 13:34

This thing] the Italian in this, in this manner hee brought in an example of impiety; which being followed by his successors, was the cause of their totall ruine.