And it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word of the LORD came unto the prophet that brought him back:
Parallel translations
- WEB As they sat at the table, Yahweh’s word came to the prophet who brought him back;
- BSB While they were sitting at the table, the word of the LORD came to the prophet who had brought him back,
- NKJV Now it happened, as they sat at the table, that the word of the Lord came to the prophet who had brought him back;
- NASB Now it came about, as they were sitting down at the table, that the word of the Lord came to the prophet who had brought him back;
- NLT Then while they were sitting at the table, a command from the Lord came to the old prophet.
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Quick answer
As they eat, the word of the Lord genuinely comes to the old prophet. God now speaks a true message of judgment.
Overview
During the meal, a real word from the Lord comes upon the old prophet who had lied. The irony is striking: the deceiver becomes the mouthpiece of true prophecy. This shows that God can use even flawed instruments to declare his word, while not excusing their deceit.
Cross-references & the web
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- 1 Cor 13:2And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
- Num 23:5And the LORD put a word in Balaam’s mouth, and said, Return unto Balak, and thus thou shalt speak.
- Matt 7:22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
- Num 24:4He hath said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
- Num 23:16And the LORD met Balaam, and put a word in his mouth, and said, Go again unto Balak, and say thus.
- Num 24:16–24He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
- John 11:51And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;
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