1 Kings 13:9
“For so was it charged me by the word of the LORD, saying, Eat no bread, nor drink water, nor turn again by the same way that thou camest.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For so it was charged me by the word of the Lord,.... The command of the Lord, by which he came to Bethel, and cried…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Eat no bread, nor drink water - The reason of the command is evident. The man of God was not to accept the hospitality…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
For so it was charged me - Eat no bread, etc. - That is, Have no kind of communication with those idolaters. He was…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 13:1-10
Here is, I. A messenger sent to Jeroboam, to signify to him God's displeasure against his idolatry, Kg1 13:1. The army…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
nor turn again by thesame way There is nothing in the original for -same". Therefore the R.V. is more close to the text,…
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