1 Kings 13:16

And 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:

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 13:16

BSB

But the man replied, "I cannot return with you or eat bread or drink water with you in this place.

AKJV

And he said, I may not return with you, nor go in with you: neither will I eat bread nor drink water with you in this place:

CPDV

But he said: "I am not able to turn back, nor to go with you. Neither will I eat bread, or drink water in this place.

ERV

And 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:

NHEB

He said, "I may not return with you, nor go in with you; neither will I eat bread nor drink water with you in this place.

SMT

And he will say, I shall not be able to turn back with thee and to go with thee: and I will not eat bread and I will not drink water with thee in this place:

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 13:16

AndhesaidH559VerbImayH3201VerbnotreturnH7725VerbwiththeenorgoinH935VerbwiththeeneitherwillIeatH398Verb breadH3899Noun MasculinenordrinkH8354Verb waterH4325Noun MasculinewiththeeinthisplaceH4725Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Kings 13:16

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Kings 13:16

Summary

Visitor maintains fidelity to original divine command

Event

Prophet refuses meal invitation

Estimated Time Period

c. 930 BC