1Ki 13:18 | NET2full | STEP | Then the old prophet said , “ I too am a prophet like you. And an angel has told me in a message from the Lord , ‘ Bring him back with you to your house so he can eat food and drink water .’” But he had lied to him.

‏ 1 Kings 13:18

18 Then the old prophet ^{▼▼tn Heb “he.”} said, “I too am a prophet like you. And an angel has told me in a message from the Lord, ‘Bring him back with you to your house so he can eat food and drink water.’” But he had lied to him. ^{▼▼sn He had lied to him. The motives and actions of the old prophet are difficult to understand. The old man’s response to the prophet’s death (see vv. 26-32) suggests he did not trick him with malicious intent. Perhaps the old prophet wanted the honor of entertaining such a celebrity, or perhaps simply desired some social interaction with a fellow prophet.}