1 Kings 13:1-10
Summary for 1Kgs 13:1-10: 13:1-10 a The account of the unnamed man of God who denounced Jeroboam’s false altar at Bethel emphasizes the authority of God’s word. Like Isaiah’s prophecy of Cyrus’s coming (Isa 44:28 b; 45:1 c) and Micah’s prophecy about Bethlehem as the Messiah’s birthplace (Mic 5:2 d), this prophecy gave a distinctive proper name associated with an event long before it happened (2 Kgs 23:15-20 e). Such prophecies give assurance of God’s sovereignty and omniscience (see Isa 42:9 f).13:3 g In Levitical regulations, ashes from sacrifices at the prescribed altar were to be taken to a clean place (Lev 1:16 h; 6:10-11 i). Because Jeroboam’s altar ... split apart, and its ashes ... poured out, the altar and its sacrifices were rendered unclean.
Summary for 1Kgs 13:4-5: 13:4-5 j The paralysis of Jeroboam’s shoulder and arm and the fulfillment of the prophetic sign concerning the altar confirmed God’s omnipotence as well as his direct displeasure with Jeroboam’s apostate religion.
13:6 k hand was restored: God showed mercy toward Jeroboam; his restored hand should have reminded Jeroboam that it was still possible to serve God properly.
13:7 l have something to eat: In accordance with ancient Near Eastern custom, the king’s seeming gratitude and offer of hospitality also carried implications of approval and fellowship (13:19 m; see Gen 24:52-54 n).
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