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When he was gone, a lion met him by the way, and killed him: and his body was cast in the way, and the donkey stood by it; the lion also stood by the body.
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Obedience is Not Optional
Commentators emphasize that this event is a stark warning about the seriousness of disobedience. Matthew Henry notes that even a prophet's high calling and past service for God did not protect him from the consequences of failing to follow God's orders strictly. This illustrates that God expects obedience from everyone He employs.
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19th Century
Anglican
A lion. The lion is mentioned frequently in the Old Testament, especially in Southern Palestine: at Timnath ([Reference Judges 14:…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
Presbyterian
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…
