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1 Kings 13:6 Β· KJV

"And the king answered and said unto the man of God, Intreat now the face of the LORD thy God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored me again. And the man of God besought the LORD, and the king's hand was restored him again, and became as it was before."

King James Version

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Passage Context

4And it came to pass, when king Jeroboam heard the saying of the man of God, which had cried against the altar in Beth-el, that he put forth his hand from the altar, saying, Lay hold on him. And his hand, which he put forth against him, dried up, so that he could not pull it in again to him.
5The altar also was rent, and the ashes poured out from the altar, according to the sign which the man of God had given by the word of the LORD.
6And the king answered and said unto the man of God, Intreat now the face of the LORD thy God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored me again. And the man of God besought the LORD, and the king's hand was restored him again, and became as it was before.
7And the king said unto the man of God, Come home with me, and refresh thyself, and I will give thee a reward.
8And the man of God said unto the king, If thou wilt give me half thine house, I will not go in with thee, neither will I eat bread nor drink water in this place:

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you seek God's intervention in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to pray for others?

3

When have you experienced restoration after a difficult time?

Life Application

faith

Pray for those in authority, asking God to guide and restore them.

relationships

Be a source of encouragement for others who are struggling.

People in This Verse

JeroboamOT

Jeroboam was a mighty warrior and the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division of the united monarchy. He was chosen by Solomon for his abilities.

First appearance: 1 Kings 11:26

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 for worship in Israel, often associated with both true and false worship during the divided kingdom.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse illustrates the power of prayer and intercession, themes that are central to Jesus' ministry.

See also: James 5:16

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