1 Kings 13:20 Meaning and Explanation
“And it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word of the LORD came unto the prophet that brought him back:”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →As they sit at the meal, the word of the LORD comes, strikingly, to the old prophet who had deceived him.
What Does 1 Kings 13:20 Mean?
In a turn no one expects, the word of the LORD now comes to the old prophet, the one who told the lie. While they sit at the table together, God speaks through the deceiver against the deceived.
God is sovereign even over a flawed messenger; He can speak true judgment through one who has just spoken a falsehood. The setting -- a shared meal -- makes the moment sharper, for the food itself is the evidence of the broken command. The LORD's word will be heard, and it will be heard now.
Frequently Asked Questions About 1 Kings 13:20
What does 1 Kings 13:20 mean?
As they sit at the meal, the word of the LORD comes, strikingly, to the old prophet who had deceived him.