1 Kings 13:28
and he went and found the body. It was still lying in the road, with the donkey and the lion standing beside it. The lion had not eaten the body or attacked the donkey.
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27The prophet told his sons, “Saddle up a donkey for me.” So they saddled a donkey,
Cross References
Leviticus 10:5They came and picked them up by their clothes, and took them outside the camp, as Moses had ordered.
1 Kings 17:6Ravens brought him bread and meat both in the morning and in the evening, and he drank from the brook.
Psalms 148:7Praise the Lord from the earth, and creatures from all the depths of the seas,
Daniel 3:22Because the king's command was so harsh in making the furnace so extremely hot, the flames killed the soldiers who threw them in.
Daniel 6:22My God sent his angel to shut the lions' mouths. They have not hurt me because I was found innocent in his sight. In addition, I have never done you any wrong, Your Majesty.”
Hebrews 11:33Because of their trust in God they conquered kingdoms, did what was good and right, received God's promises, shut the mouths of lions,
Matthew Henry on 1 Kings 13:24-34
The Deceived Prophet Slain. ( b. c. 974.) 23 And it came to pass, after he had eaten bread, and after he had drunk, that he saddled for him the ass, to wit, for the prophet whom he had brought back. 24 And when he was gone, a lion met him by the way, and slew him: and his carcase was cast in the way, and the ass stood by it, the lion also stood by the carcase. 25 And, behold, men passed by, and saw the carcase cast in the way, and the lion standing by the carcase: and they came and told it in the city where the… Read the whole commentary →