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NASB | 1 Kings 13:1 Now behold, there came a man of God from Judah to Bethel by the word of the LORD, while Jeroboam was standing by the altar to burn incense. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Kings 13:1 Now behold, there came a man of God from Judah to Bethel by the word (command) of the LORD, while Jeroboam was standing by the altar [which he had built] to burn incense. |
Subject: Man of God |
Bible Note: God's day to you, Beja, I think your post is excellent. "Close" is relative - based on what ther reader thinks. My understanding of this passage is that the man of God didn't inquire of the Lord, when there is a contrary message. Remember David and others when they didn't. More important, he disobeyed. While we may think God shouldn't be so harsh - His standard is perfection. Think about Moses who hit the rock instead of speaking to it, he was punished (Num 20:11-12). Searcher |