1 Kings 13

1 Kings 13:1

And Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense.

Not only did Jeroboam ordain base priests, out of undue tribes, to offer unto God, but himself also would be taking presumptuously upon him the execution of this sacred function; he stood therefore by the altar to burn incense.

1 Kings 13:19

Thou shouldst have smitten five or six times; thou hadst thou smitten Syria till thou hadst consumed it: whereas now thou shalt smite Syria but thrice.

Upon my command from God, thou shouldst have smitten, till I had staid thy hand; which if thou hadst done, thy obedience had been rewarded with frequent victories; now, thou shalt overcome, but according to the proportion of thine obedience, diligence, and faith in that word which thou hast received.