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1 Kings 13:28 · KJV

"And he went and found his carcase cast in the way, and the ass and the lion standing by the carcase: the lion had not eaten the carcase, nor torn the ass."

King James Version

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Passage Context

26And when the prophet that brought him back from the way heard thereof, he said, It is the man of God, who was disobedient unto the word of the LORD: therefore the LORD hath delivered him unto the lion, which hath torn him, and slain him, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake unto him.
27And he spake to his sons, saying, Saddle me the ass. And they saddled him.
28And he went and found his carcase cast in the way, and the ass and the lion standing by the carcase: the lion had not eaten the carcase, nor torn the ass.
29And the prophet took up the carcase of the man of God, and laid it upon the ass, and brought it back: and the old prophet came to the city, to mourn and to bury him.
30And he laid his carcase in his own grave; and they mourned over him, saying, Alas, my brother!

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you process the idea of divine judgment?

2

What does it mean for you to witness the consequences of actions?

3

When have you seen a situation where disobedience led to a clear outcome?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on the seriousness of your actions and their alignment with God's will.

life lessons

Learn from the experiences of others to avoid similar pitfalls.

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 significant site in the narrative, representing both divine instruction and the consequences of failure to obey.

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