and the man of God started off again. But as he was traveling along, a lion came out and killed him. His body lay there on the road, with the donkey and the lion standing beside it.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A lion. The lion is mentioned frequently in the Old Testament, especially in Southern Palestine: at Timnath ([Reference Judges 14:…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And when he was gone, a lion met him by the way, and slew him , &c.] Perhaps not far from Bethel; and this lion might com…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God is displeased with the sins of His own people, and no one shall be protected in disobedience by their office, their nearness to God, or any ser…