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The king said to the man of God, Come home with me, and refresh yourself, and I will give you a reward.
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A Cunning Invitation
Scholars suggest King Jeroboam's invitation was more than just gratitude; it was a shrewd political move. By having the man of God accept hospitality and a reward, Jeroboam could make it appear as if the prophet condoned the idolatrous worship at Bethel, thereby undermining the very message of judgment he had just delivered.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I will give you a reward - It was customary to honor a prophet with a gift if he performed any service that was requested of him (see the ma…
19th Century
Anglican
Come home with me ... —The invitation may have been in part the mark of some impression made on the king, and an impulse of gratit…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the king said unto the man of God, come home with me, and refresh thyself By eati…
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