1 Kings 13:23
1 Kings 13:23 in Multiple Translations
And after the man of God had finished eating and drinking, the old prophet who had brought him back saddled the donkey for him.
¶ And it came to pass, after he had eaten bread, and after he had drunk, that he saddled for him the ass, to wit, for the prophet whom he had brought back.
And it came to pass, after he had eaten bread, and after he had drunk, that he saddled for him the ass, to wit, for the prophet whom he had brought back.
Now after the meal he made ready the ass for him, for the prophet whom he had taken back.
After the man of God had finished eating and drinking, the prophet who had brought him back saddled his own donkey for him.
And when he had eaten bread and drunke, he sadled him the asse, to wit, to the Prophet whome he had brought againe.
And it cometh to pass, after his eating bread, and after his drinking, that he saddleth for him the ass, for the prophet whom he had brought back,
After he had eaten bread and after he drank, he saddled the donkey for the prophet whom he had brought back.
And it came to pass, after he had eaten bread, and after he had drank, that he saddled for him the ass, to wit , for the prophet whom he had brought back.
And when he had eaten and drunk, he saddled his ass for the prophet, whom he had brought back.
When they had finished eating, the old man put a saddle on the donkey for the prophet from Judah, and the prophet from Judah left.
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1 Kings 13:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְהִ֗י
אַחֲרֵ֛י
אָכְל֥/וֹ
לֶ֖חֶם
וְ/אַחֲרֵ֣י
שְׁתוֹת֑/וֹ
וַ/יַּחֲבָשׁ
ל֣/וֹ
הַ/חֲמ֔וֹר
לַ/נָּבִ֖יא
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
הֱשִׁיבֽ/וֹ
וַ/יְהִ֗י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אַחֲרֵ֛י
ʼachar
H310
after
Prep
אָכְל֥/וֹ
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
לֶ֖חֶם
lechem
H3899
food
N-cs
וְ/אַחֲרֵ֣י
ʼachar
H310
after
Conj | Prep
שְׁתוֹת֑/וֹ
shâthâh
H8354
to drink
V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
וַ/יַּחֲבָשׁ
châbash
H2280
to saddle/tie
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
ל֣/וֹ
Prep | Suff
הַ/חֲמ֔וֹר
chămôwr
H2543
donkey
Art | N-cs
לַ/נָּבִ֖יא
nâbîyʼ
H5030
prophet
Prep | N-ms
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
הֱשִׁיבֽ/וֹ
shûwb
H7725
to return
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 13:23
וַ/יְהִ֗י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
אַחֲרֵ֛י
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Prep
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
אָכְל֥/וֹ
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
לֶ֖חֶם
lechem
H3899
"food"
N-cs
This Hebrew word refers to food, especially bread or grain. It's used throughout the Bible to describe meals, sacrifices, and daily life, highlighting the importance of food in ancient Israelite culture.
Definition: : food(eating) 1) bread, food, grain 1a) bread 1a1) bread 1a2) bread-corn 1b) food (in general)
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: (shew-) bread, [idiom] eat, food, fruit, loaf, meat, victuals. See also: Genesis 3:19; 1 Samuel 20:34; Psalms 14:4.
וְ/אַחֲרֵ֣י
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Conj | Prep
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
שְׁתוֹת֑/וֹ
shâthâh
H8354
"to drink"
V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to drink, and it's used in many ways, like drinking from a cup or feasting. It's also used to describe being drunk or taking part in a big celebration. We see it in stories like the Last Supper in Matthew 26:27.
Definition: 1) to drink 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to drink 1a1a) of drinking cup of God's wrath, of slaughter, of wicked deeds (fig) 1a2) to feast 1b) (Niphal) to be drunk Aramaic equivalent: she.tah (שְׁתָה "to drink" H8355)
Usage: Occurs in 193 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] assuredly, banquet, [idiom] certainly, drink(-er, -ing), drunk ([idiom] -ard), surely. (Prop. intensive of H8248 (שָׁקָה).) See also: Genesis 9:21; 2 Kings 19:24; Psalms 50:13.
וַ/יַּחֲבָשׁ
châbash
H2280
"to saddle/tie"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to tie or bind something firmly, like a turban or a saddle. It is also used figuratively to mean stopping or ruling something. In 1 Kings 20:12, it describes the binding of a wound.
Definition: 1) to tie, bind, bind on, bind up, saddle, restrain, bandage, govern 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bind, bind on 1a2) to bind up 1b) (Piel) to bind, restrain 1c) (Pual) to be bound up
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: bind (up), gird about, govern, healer, put, saddle, wrap about. See also: Genesis 22:3; Job 34:17; Psalms 147:3.
ל֣/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
הַ/חֲמ֔וֹר
chămôwr
H2543
"donkey"
Art | N-cs
The Hebrew word for a male donkey, it is translated as he ass in the KJV Bible. The name comes from the animal's reddish-brown color.
Definition: (he) ass
Usage: Occurs in 93 OT verses. KJV: (he) ass. See also: Genesis 12:16; Judges 6:4; Proverbs 26:3.
לַ/נָּבִ֖יא
nâbîyʼ
H5030
"prophet"
Prep | N-ms
A prophet is someone who speaks for God, like a spokesperson. This word is used in the Bible to describe true and false prophets, like those in 1 and 2 Kings.
Definition: 1) spokesman, speaker, prophet 1a) prophet 1b) false prophet 1c) heathen prophet Aramaic equivalent: ne.vi (נְבִיא "prophet" H5029)
Usage: Occurs in 288 OT verses. KJV: prophecy, that prophesy, prophet. See also: Genesis 20:7; 2 Kings 24:2; Psalms 51:2.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
הֱשִׁיבֽ/וֹ
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 13:23
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- 1 Kings 13:23 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 13:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 13:23
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 13:23
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 13:23
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 13:23
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 13:23
Context — The Old Prophet and the Man of God
21and the prophet cried out to the man of God who had come from Judah, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Because you have defied the word of the LORD and have not kept the commandment that the LORD your God gave you,
22but you went back and ate bread and drank water in the place where He told you not to do so, your body shall never reach the tomb of your fathers.’”
23And after the man of God had finished eating and drinking, the old prophet who had brought him back saddled the donkey for him.
24As he went on his way, a lion met him on the road and killed him, and his body was left lying in the road, with the donkey and the lion standing beside it. 25And there were men passing by who saw the body lying in the road with the lion standing beside it, and they went and reported this in the city where the old prophet lived.1 Kings 13:23 Summary
In 1 Kings 13:23, the old prophet shows kindness to the man of God by saddling his donkey, even though the man of God had disobeyed God's word. This verse teaches us that we should always try to obey God's commands, just like we see in Deuteronomy 28:1-2, where blessing is promised for obedience. However, when we do make mistakes, we can still receive kindness and compassion from others, just like the old prophet showed to the man of God. This reminds us of the importance of treating others with love and respect, as taught in Matthew 5:44 and Luke 6:27-28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the old prophet saddling the donkey for the man of God in 1 Kings 13:23?
The old prophet's action of saddling the donkey for the man of God in 1 Kings 13:23 shows that despite the man of God's disobedience, the old prophet still treated him with kindness and respect, as seen in other biblical accounts of hospitality, such as Genesis 18:1-8 and Judges 19:20-21.
Why did the man of God not recognize the consequences of his actions in 1 Kings 13:23?
The man of God's failure to recognize the consequences of his actions in 1 Kings 13:23 may be attributed to his lack of faith and trust in God's word, as seen in 1 Kings 13:21-22, where he is rebuked for disobeying God's command, similar to the account of Moses' disobedience in Numbers 20:12.
How does 1 Kings 13:23 relate to the concept of obedience to God's word?
1 Kings 13:23 highlights the importance of obedience to God's word, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-2, where blessing is promised for obedience, and in 1 Samuel 15:22-23, where disobedience is likened to witchcraft and idolatry.
What can we learn from the old prophet's actions towards the man of God in 1 Kings 13:23?
The old prophet's actions towards the man of God in 1 Kings 13:23 demonstrate the value of showing kindness and compassion towards others, even in the face of their disobedience, as taught in Matthew 5:44 and Luke 6:27-28.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be disobeying God's word, and what are the potential consequences of my actions?
- How can I cultivate a deeper trust and faith in God's word, like the prophets in the Bible, such as Elijah in 1 Kings 17:1-6?
- What does 1 Kings 13:23 teach me about the importance of obedience and the dangers of disobedience, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- In what ways can I show kindness and compassion to others, even when they may have made mistakes or poor choices, as seen in the old prophet's actions towards the man of God?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 13:23
And it came to pass, after he had eaten bread, and after he had drunk,.... That is, had finished the meal; for he had begun to eat and drink before the word came, which came while they were eating
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 13:23
And it came to pass, after he had eaten bread, and after he had drunk, that he saddled for him the ass, to wit, for the prophet whom he had brought back. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 13:23
That he might sooner come to his home, and, if possible, escape the judgment threatened. But it is observable, he doth not accompany him; his guilty conscience making him to expect and fear to be involved in the same judgment with him.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 13:23
1 Kings 13:23 And it came to pass, after he had eaten bread, and after he had drunk, that he saddled for him the ass, [to wit], for the prophet whom he had brought back.Ver. 23. That he saddled for him the ass.] So courteous he was and officious now to him; whom before he had betrayed into the hands of divine justice: so thinking to make him some amends. But why did he not go back with him, whom he had fetched back? Surely for fear he should taste of the same whip with him. Thus the mischievous guides of wickedness leave a man when they have led him to his bane; as familiar devils forsake their witches, when they have brought them once into fetters. Dr Hall.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 13:23
23–32. The prophet of Judah is slain. He is buried, and his words confirmed, by the old prophet (Not in Chronicles) 23. he saddled for him the ass] There has been no mention before of an ass belonging to the prophet of Judah, but as travelling was ordinarily performed in this way, we may suppose that he had ridden from Jerusalem, and had been riding back. Instead of the concluding words of this verse ‘to wit, for &c. the LXX. has ‘and he turned and went away.’ Because the word ‘prophet’ παιΰ is not used elsewhere in the story for the Judζan prophet, who is always called ‘a man of God,’ some have rendered the last part of this verse ‘he saddled for him the ass, the ass belonging to the prophet who had brought him back.’ But it seems far more natural to take the με = for him, as in close relation to the μπαιΰ = for the prophet, as they are both introduced by the same preposition.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 13:23
23. To wit, for the prophet whom he had brought back — Here is a mistake of our translators. μπαιΰ is not in apposition with με, but is rather used in the sense of a genitive of possession.