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God's Word is Certain
Even the old prophet who caused the tragedy affirmed that the prophecy against Bethel's altar would "surely come to pass." Commentators see this as a powerful testament to the certainty of God's word. Despite human failure and deception, God's declared purposes and judgments are unstoppable and will be fulfilled exactly as He has spoken.
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1 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 13:32
18th Century
Theologian
Against all the houses of the high places - That is, more than the two high places at Dan and Bethel. There were many lesser high places in …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 13:30–32
19th Century
Bishop
They mourned. —The old prophet's mourning and the burial of the body in his own tomb probably show some touch of remorse and perso…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 13:32
17th Century
Pastor
For the saying which he cried by the word of the Lord against
the altar in Bethel
Tha…
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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…