But the man of God said to the king, “Even if you gave me half of everything you own, I would not go with you. I would not eat or drink anything in this place.

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John Gill

John Gill

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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the man of God said to the king
In answer to his civility to him, to assure him it was not out of contempt to hi…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

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17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

In threatening the altar, the prophet threatens the founder and worshippers. Idolatrous worship will not continue, but the word of the Lord will en…