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He went and found his body cast in the way, and the donkey and the lion standing by the body: the lion had not eaten the body, nor torn the donkey.

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A Supernatural Sign

Commentators highlight the miraculous nature of the scene. A lion killing a man but not eating him, and not harming the donkey standing nearby, defies natural instinct. Scholars explain this was a clear, supernatural sign from God, designed to draw public attention to His judgment and power, ensuring the event couldn't be ignored.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Kings 13:28

18th Century

Theologian

The lion had not eaten the carcass, nor torn the ass - These strange circumstances were certain to draw people’s attention to the matter and…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 13:28

17th Century

Pastor

And he went and found his carcass cast in the way, and the ass
and the lion standing by the carcass

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Kings 13:23–34

17th Century

Minister

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…