1 Kings 13:24

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But after he had gone, a lion encountered the man of God on the road and killed him. His corpse lay there in the road, with the donkey and the lion standing next to it.

Berean Standard Bible:

As 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.

American Standard Version:

And when he was gone, a lion met him by the way, and slew him: and his body was cast in the way, and the ass stood by it; the lion also stood by the body.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And when he was gone^{H3212}, a lion^{H738} met^{H4672} him by the way^{H1870}, and slew^{H4191} him: and his carcase^{H5038} was cast^{H7993} in the way^{H1870}, and the ass^{H2543} stood^{H5975} by^{H681} it, the lion^{H738} also stood^{H5975} by the carcase^{H5038}.

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Commentary for 1 Kings 13:24

1 Kings 13:24 is a verse set within the narrative of the divided kingdom of Israel, after the reign of Solomon. The broader context involves a prophet from Judah who is sent to the northern kingdom of Israel to confront King Jeroboam for his idolatry and to predict the future destruction of the altar at Bethel. Despite God's clear instructions, the prophet is deceived by an older prophet from Bethel and ends up disobeying God's command.

The verse itself describes a stark and dramatic event where, after leaving the older prophet's house, the prophet from Judah is met by a lion which kills him. His body is left in the road with the lion standing by, while the donkey he was riding remains beside the body. This event is significant as it serves as a direct consequence of the prophet's disobedience to God's specific commands, illustrating the theme of divine retribution and the importance of obedience to the word of the Lord.

The historical context of this verse reflects the religious and political tensions of the time, with the northern kingdom under Jeroboam engaging in practices that were considered apostate by the southern kingdom of Judah. The account underscores the authority of true prophets and the seriousness with which God regarded the worship practices of His people, as well as the integrity required of those who spoke on His behalf. The incident also highlights the dangers of false prophecy and the importance of discerning true prophets from false ones.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3212
   There are 938 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָלַךְ
   Transliteration: yâlak
   Pronunciation: yaw-lak'
   Description: a primitive root (compare הָלַךְ); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses); [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak.
   
2. Strong's Number: H738
   There are 184 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֲרִי
   Transliteration: ʼărîy
   Pronunciation: ar-ee'
   Description: or (prolonged) [ar-yay']; from אָרָה (in the sense of violence); a lion; (young) lion, [phrase] pierce (from the margin).
   
3. Strong's Number: H4672
   There are 425 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מָצָא
   Transliteration: mâtsâʼ
   Pronunciation: maw-tsaw'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present; [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on.
   
4. Strong's Number: H1870
   There are 627 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דֶּרֶךְ
   Transliteration: derek
   Pronunciation: deh'-rek
   Description: from דָּרַךְ; a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb; along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever).
   
5. Strong's Number: H4191
   There are 694 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מוּת
   Transliteration: mûwth
   Pronunciation: mooth
   Description: a primitive root; to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill; [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise.
   
6. Strong's Number: H5038
   There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נְבֵלָה
   Transliteration: nᵉbêlâh
   Pronunciation: neb-ay-law'
   Description: from נָבֵל; a flabby thing, i.e. a carcase or carrion (human or bestial, often collectively); figuratively, an idol; (dead) body, (dead) carcase, dead of itself, which died, (beast) that (which) dieth of itself.
   
7. Strong's Number: H7993
   There are 121 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁלַךְ
   Transliteration: shâlak
   Pronunciation: shaw-lak
   Description: a primitive root; to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively); adventure, cast (away, down, forth, off, out), hurl, pluck, throw.
   
8. Strong's Number: H2543
   There are 93 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֲמוֹר
   Transliteration: chămôwr
   Pronunciation: kham-ore'
   Description: or (shortened) חֲמֹר; from חָמַר; a male ass (from its dun red); (he) ass.
   
9. Strong's Number: H5975
   There are 495 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָמַד
   Transliteration: ʻâmad
   Pronunciation: aw-mad'
   Description: a primitive root; to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive); abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry.
   
10. Strong's Number: H681
    There are 165 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֵצֶל
    Transliteration: ʼêtsel
    Pronunciation: ay'-tsel
    Description: from אָצַל (in the sense of joining); a side; (as a preposition) near; at, (hard) by, (from) (beside), near (unto), toward, with. See also בֵּית הָאֵצֶל.