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A Sign to Prove the Prophecy
The man of God didn't just deliver a long-range prophecy; he provided an immediate, miraculous sign to prove his message was truly from the Lord. Commentators explain that this sign—the altar splitting apart by itself—was given to confirm the truth of the more distant prediction about King Josiah. This authenticated the prophet's authority and the certainty of God's judgment.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 13:3
18th Century
Theologian
He gave a sign - A sign of this kind—an immediate prophecy to prove the divine character of a remote prophecy—had scarcely been given before…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 13:3–4
19th Century
Bishop
The sign. —Both the signs, like most miraculous signs, plainly foreshadow the thing signified. The sign, announced to lend credibi…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 13:3
17th Century
Pastor
And he gave a sign the same day, saying, this is the sign
which the Lord has spoken
A…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 13:1–10
17th Century
Minister
In threatening the altar, the prophet threatens the founder and worshippers. Idolatrous worship will not continue, but the word of the Lord will en…