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As they sat at the table, the LORD’s word came to the prophet who brought him back;
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 20. Table. After this the Masorets place a piska, or circle, to denote some omission, which the Syriac version alone supplies; “and did eat.” Kenn.—Back. Some translate, “whom he had brought back.” Junius, Syr. and so forth—This would destroy the principal proof of those who esteem the man of Bethel to have been a true prophet. Calmet.—Prot. agree with us; and the context seems to assert, that God addressed his servant by another’s mouth. Bible.
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