In the close of the foregoing chapter we left Jeroboam attending his altar at Beth-el, and there we find him in the beginning of this, when he received a testimony from God against his idolatry and apostasy.

Here is, I. A messenger sent to Jeroboam, to signify to him God’s displeasure against his idolatry, 1 Kings 13:1. The army of Judah that aimed to ruin him was countermanded, and might not draw a sword against him ; but a prophet of Judah is, instead thereof, sent to reclaim him from his evil way,…

The man of God had honestly and resolutely refused the king’s invitation, though he promised him a reward; yet he was over-persuaded by an old prophet to come back with him, and dine in Beth-el, contrary to the command given him. Here we find how dearly his dinner cost him. Observe with wonder, I.

Here is, I. The death of the deceived disobedient prophet. The old prophet that had deluded him, as if he would make him some amends for the wrong he had done him or help to prevent the mischief threatened him, furnished him with an ass to ride home on; but by the way a lion set upon him, and…