DailyBible
Subscribe

1 Kings 13:17 · KJV

"For it was said to me by the word of the LORD, Thou shalt eat no bread nor drink water there, nor turn again to go by the way that thou camest."

King James Version

What does 1 Kings 13:17 mean? →

Passage Context

15Then he said unto him, Come home with me, and eat bread.
16And he said, I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee: neither will I eat bread nor drink water with thee in this place:
17For it was said to me by the word of the LORD, Thou shalt eat no bread nor drink water there, nor turn again to go by the way that thou camest.
18He said unto him, I am a prophet also as thou art; and an angel spake unto me by the word of the LORD, saying, Bring him back with thee into thine house, that he may eat bread and drink water. But he lied unto him.
19So he went back with him, and did eat bread in his house, and drank water.

Read full chapter →

Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to God's specific instructions?

2

What does it mean for you to obey God's commands?

3

When have you faced a choice that tested your obedience to God?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on God's guidance in your life and strive to follow it closely.

decisions

Make choices that align with God's word, even when it's difficult.

People in This Verse

Man of God from JudahOT

A prophet sent by God to deliver a message to Jeroboam. His actions illustrate obedience and the consequences of disobedience.

First appearance: 1 Kings 13:1

Places in This Verse

Beth-el(Bethel, Israel today)

A location of religious significance, where the man of God was sent to deliver a message and receive instructions.

Related Devotions

1 Kings 11:4

A joyful noise

Do you enjoy going to church? Ask yourself this question. At every church that I have been to, it seems a large amount of the people there have no interest in being there. They are either forced by t

1 Kings 11:4

Show thyself a man

Two of the earliest memories that I have of my parents involve them giving me advice. First, I remember my parents telling me to "look both ways before crossing the street." I used to walk with my bro

1 Kings 11:4

Where it all begins

One of my favorite things to do for entertainment is going to the movie theater. I know that is may seem trivial and a waste of money, but there is something about going to the theater that I have al

🌍 Global Prayer Community

Someone is praying for you right now.

Pray requests. Thanksgiving. Daily reminders. All in your pocket.

Download on theApp StoreGET IT ONGoogle Play

Daily Bible in Your Inbox

Get a daily verse, devotional, and prayer delivered every morning.