1Ki 13:20-24 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Kgs 13:20-22: 13:20-22 Although the old prophet had lied, God communicated through him. The severe pronouncement against the man of God was that because of his disobedience, he would be denied burial in his ancestral tomb. This death sentence was quickly carried out. Disobedience to the clear command of God is a serious offense (Num 14:21-23 ; Deut 11:26-28 ).

a13:20-22►

bNum 14:21-23►

cDeut 11:26-28►

d13:23-26►

e13:21-22►

‏ 1 Kings 13:20-24

Summary for 1Kgs 13:20-22: 13:20-22 ^a Although the old prophet had lied, God communicated through him. The severe pronouncement against the man of God was that because of his disobedience, he would be denied burial in his ancestral tomb. This death sentence was quickly carried out. Disobedience to the clear command of God is a serious offense (Num 14:21-23 ^b; Deut 11:26-28 ^c).
Summary for 1Kgs 13:23-26: 13:23-26 ^d The donkey did not run away and the lion did not eat the man’s body, a supernatural event. The old prophet immediately understood that God had clearly fulfilled his word (13:21-22 ^e) by judging disobedience.