1 Kings 13:1 Meaning
And, behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of the LORD unto Beth-el: and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense.
Context Explained
1And, behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of the LORD unto Beth-el: and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense.
2And he cried against the altar in the word of the LORD, and said, O altar, altar, thus saith the LORD; Behold, a child shall be born unto the house of David, Josiah by name; and upon thee shall he offer the priests of the high places that burn incense upon thee, and men's bones shall be burnt upon thee.
3And he gave a sign the same day, saying, This is the sign which the LORD hath spoken; Behold, the altar shall be rent, and the ashes that are upon it shall be poured out.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Kings 13:2
The man of God delivers a prophetic message to Jeroboam.
Jeremiah 1:7
Both verses highlight the importance of speaking God's word.
Luke 4:24
Jesus mentions prophets being rejected, similar to the man of God in this context.
Source: 1 Kings 13:1