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1 Kings 13:24

1 Kings 13:24
And when he was gone, a lion met him by the way, and slew him: and his carcase was cast in the way, and the ass stood by it, the lion also stood by the carcase.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And when the prophet that brought him back from the way heard thereof,.... The old prophet, that had deceived him, by…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

A lion met him - and slew him - By permitting himself to be seduced by the old prophet, when he should have acted only…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 13:23-34

Here is, I. The death of the deceived disobedient prophet. The old prophet that had deluded him, as if he would make him…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

a lion met him That beasts of prey were common in the land at this time we may see from the history of the shepherd life…