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It happened, when the king heard the saying of the man of God, which he cried against the altar in Bethel, that Jeroboam put forth his hand from the altar, saying, Lay hold on him. His hand, which he put forth against him, dried up, so that he could not draw it back again to him.

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God's Power Over Human Authority

Commentators explain that when King Jeroboam defiantly stretched out his hand to seize God's prophet, its immediate withering was a dramatic demonstration of God's supreme authority. This act served as a powerful sign that no earthly power can successfully oppose God's will or harm His chosen messengers.

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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 13:4

17th Century

Pastor

And it came to pass, when King Jeroboam heard the saying of the
man of God, who had cried against the al…

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…

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