Then the prophet said to his sons, “Saddle a donkey for me.” So they saddled a donkey,
Parallel translations
- WEB He said to his sons, saying, “Saddle the donkey for me,” and they saddled it.
- KJV And he spake to his sons, saying, Saddle me the ass. And they saddled him.
- BSB Then the old prophet instructed his sons, “Saddle the donkey for me.” So they saddled it,
- ESV And he said to his sons, “Saddle the donkey for me.” And they saddled it.
- NKJV And he spoke to his sons, saying, “Saddle the donkey for me.” So they saddled it.
- NASB Then he spoke to his sons, saying, “Saddle the donkey for me.” And they saddled it.
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Quick answer
The old prophet tells his sons to saddle his donkey so he can retrieve the body. His action shows a measure of respect and responsibility toward the man he had wronged.
Overview
Having deceived the man of God, the old prophet now moves to honor him in death. The brief, practical instruction advances the narrative toward burial. It reflects a mixture of guilt and reverence, as the prophet seeks to care for the one whose words he now knows to be true.
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