1 Kings 13:17 cpdv — For the Lord has spoken to me, by the word of the Lord, saying, “You shall not eat bread, and you shall not drink water…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For the Lord has spoken to me, by the word of the Lord, saying, “You shall not eat bread, and you shall not drink water in that place, nor shall you return by the way that you arrived.” "

— 1 Kings 13:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Kings 13 — Context

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and he went away after the man of God. And he found him sitting under a terebinth tree. And he said to him, “Are you the man of God who came from Judah?” And he responded, “I am.”

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And he said to him, “Come home with me, so that you may eat bread.”

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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.

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For the Lord has spoken to me, by the word of the Lord, saying, “You shall not eat bread, and you shall not drink water in that place, nor shall you return by the way that you arrived.”

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And he said to him: “I, too, am a prophet like you. And an Angel spoke to me, by the word of the Lord, saying, ‘Lead him back with you to your house, so that he may eat bread, and drink water.’ ” And so he deceived him.

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And he led him back with him. Then he ate bread and drank water in his house.

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And while they were sitting at table, the word of the Lord came to the prophet who had led him back.

1 Kings 13:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 13:17 say?
1 Kings 13:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For the Lord has spoken to me, by the word of the Lord, saying, “You shall not eat bread, and you shall not drink water in that place, nor shall you return by the way that you arrived.” ”
Where is 1 Kings 13:17 in the Bible?
1 Kings 13:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 13, verse 17.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 13:17.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 13:17 in?
1 Kings 13:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 13:17?
1 Kings 13:17 reads (CPDV): “For the Lord has spoken to me, by the word of the Lord, saying, “You shall not eat bread, and you shall not drink water in that place, nor shall you return by the way that you arrived.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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