He said to him, I also am a prophet as you are; and an angel spoke to me by the word of Yahweh, saying, Bring him back with you into your house, that he may eat bread and drink water. [But] he lied to him.

Commentaries

4

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But he lied to him - It is always to be remembered that the prophetic gift might coexist with various degrees of moral imperfection in the p…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

An angel spoke to me. —The lie was gross, and ought to have been obvious to one who had received a plain command, and must have kn…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he said to him. That is, the old prophet said to the man of God.

I am a prophet also as you are

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The old prophet's conduct proves that he was not really a godly man. When the change took place under Jeroboam, he preferred his ease and interest …

Loading related resources...

Scripture Spot Logo
Your trusted companion for deep Scripture study with expert commentaries and spiritual insights.
Stay Connected
Get daily devotionals and study insights delivered to your inbox.

ScriptureSpot is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
© 2026 Scripture Spot. All rights reserved.Made for the edification of the Saints (Eph. 4:11-12)