THE OLD PROPHET AND THE MAN OF GOD (1 KINGS 13:11). Meanwhile dwelling in Bethel was an old prophet who had served YHWH for many years. The fact that he was not present at the celebrations taking place at the Sanctuary, but rather sent his sons, indicates that he was very old. He was no longer acti... [ Continue Reading ]
“ For the saying which he cried by the word of YHWH against the altar in Beth-el, and against all the houses of the high places which are in the cities of Samaria, will surely come about.”. And he confirmed that now he knew that the man of God was a genuine prophet of YHWH and that his word spoken... [ Continue Reading ]
A SUMMARY EMPHASISING JEROBOAM'S FAILURE TO REPENT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES (1 KINGS 13:33). Having told the full story of Jeroboam's failure to obey YHWH, and the prophetic witness that had cast condemnation on it in no uncertain way, Jeroboam's behaviour is now summed up. In spite of all that had hap... [ Continue Reading ]