Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When King Jeroboam heard what the man of God cried out against the altar at Bethel, he stretched out his hand from the altar and said, “Seize him!” But the hand he stretched out toward the man shriveled up, so that he could not pull it back. New Living Translation When King Jeroboam heard the man of God speaking against the altar at Bethel, he pointed at him and shouted, “Seize that man!” But instantly the king’s hand became paralyzed in that position, and he couldn’t pull it back. English Standard Version And when the king heard the saying of the man of God, which he cried against the altar at Bethel, Jeroboam stretched out his hand from the altar, saying, “Seize him.” And his hand, which he stretched out against him, dried up, so that he could not draw it back to himself. Berean Standard Bible Now when King Jeroboam, who was at the altar in Bethel, heard the word that the man of God had cried out against it, he stretched out his hand and said, “Seize him!” But the hand he stretched out toward him withered, so that he could not pull it back. Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass, when the king heard the saying of the man of God who cried out against the altar in Bethel, that Jeroboam stretched out his hand from the altar, saying, “Seize him!” And his hand withered that he stretched out toward him, so that he could not pull it back to himself. King James Bible And it came to pass, when king Jeroboam heard the saying of the man of God, which had cried against the altar in Bethel, that he put forth his hand from the altar, saying, Lay hold on him. And his hand, which he put forth against him, dried up, so that he could not pull it in again to him. New King James Version So it came to pass when King Jeroboam heard the saying of the man of God, who cried out against the altar in Bethel, that he stretched out his hand from the altar, saying, “Arrest him!” Then his hand, which he stretched out toward him, withered, so that he could not pull it back to himself. New American Standard Bible Now when the king heard the statement of the man of God which he cried out against the altar in Bethel, Jeroboam stretched out his hand from the altar, saying, “Seize him!” But his hand which he had stretched out toward him dried up, and he could not draw it back to himself. NASB 1995 Now when the king heard the saying of the man of God, which he cried against the altar in Bethel, Jeroboam stretched out his hand from the altar, saying, “Seize him.” But his hand which he stretched out against him dried up, so that he could not draw it back to himself. NASB 1977 Now it came about when the king heard the saying of the man of God, which he cried against the altar in Bethel, that Jeroboam stretched out his hand from the altar, saying, “Seize him.” But his hand which he stretched out against him dried up, so that he could not draw it back to himself. Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened that when the king heard the word of the man of God, which he cried against the altar in Bethel, Jeroboam stretched out his hand from the altar, saying, “Seize him.” But his hand which he stretched out against him dried up, so that he could not draw it back to himself. Amplified Bible When the king heard the words which the man of God cried out against the altar in Bethel, Jeroboam put out his hand from the altar, saying, “Seize him!” And his hand which he had put out against him withered, so that he was unable to pull it back to himself. Berean Annotated Bible Now when King Jeroboam (the people will contend), who was at the altar in Bethel (house of God), heard the word that the man of God {Elohim} had cried out against it, he stretched out his hand and said, “Seize him! But the hand he stretched out toward him withered, so that he could not pull it back. Christian Standard Bible When the king heard the message that the man of God had cried out against the altar at Bethel, Jeroboam stretched out his hand from the altar and said, “Arrest him! ” But the hand he stretched out against him withered, and he could not pull it back to himself. Holman Christian Standard Bible When the king heard the word that the man of God had cried out against the altar at Bethel, Jeroboam stretched out his hand from the altar and said, “Arrest him!” But the hand he stretched out against him withered, and he could not pull it back to himself. American Standard Version And it came to pass, when the king heard the saying of the man of God, which he cried against the altar in Beth-el, that Jeroboam put forth his hand from the altar, saying, Lay hold on him. And his hand, which he put forth against him, dried up, so that he could not draw it back again to him. Contemporary English Version Jeroboam pointed at the prophet and shouted, "Grab him!" But at once, Jeroboam's hand became stiff, and he could not move it. English Revised Version And it came to pass, when the king heard the saying of the man of God, which he cried against the altar in Beth-el, that Jeroboam put forth his hand from the altar, saying, Lay hold on him. And his hand, which he put forth against him, dried up, so that he could not draw it back again to him. GOD'S WORD® Translation When King Jeroboam heard the man of God condemning the altar in Bethel, he pointed to the man across the altar. "Arrest him," he said. But the arm that he used to point to the man of God was paralyzed so that he couldn't pull it back. Good News Translation When King Jeroboam heard this, he pointed at him and ordered, "Seize that man!" At once the king's arm became paralyzed so that he couldn't pull it back. International Standard Version When he heard the man of God curse the altar in Bethel, the king pointed at the man of God from where the king was standing at the altar. "Seize him!" he ordered. But all of a sudden his hand that he had stretched out dried up, and he could not bring it back to his side! NET Bible When the king heard what the prophet cried out against the altar in Bethel, Jeroboam, standing at the altar, extended his hand and ordered, "Seize him!" The hand he had extended shriveled up and he could not pull it back. New Heart English Bible It happened, when the king heard the saying of the man of God, which he cried against the altar in Bethel, that Jeroboam put out his hand from the altar, saying, "Seize him." His hand, which he put out against him, dried up, so that he could not draw it back again to himself. Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass when king Jeroboam heard the saying of the man of God, who had cried against the altar in Beth-el, that he put forth his hand from the altar, saying, Lay hold on him. And his hand, which he put forth against him, dried up, so that he could not draw it to him again. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow when King Jeroboam, who was at the altar in Bethel, heard the word that the man of God had cried out against it, he stretched out his hand and said, “Seize him!” But the hand he stretched out toward him withered, so that he could not pull it back. World English Bible When the king heard the saying of the man of God, which he cried against the altar in Bethel, Jeroboam put out his hand from the altar, saying, “Seize him!” His hand, which he put out against him, dried up, so that he could not draw it back again to himself. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass, at the king’s hearing the word of the man of God that he calls against the altar in Beth-El, that Jeroboam puts forth his hand from off the altar, saying, “Catch him”; and his hand that he has put forth against him is dried up, and he is not able to bring it back to himself, Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass, when the king heard the saying of the man of God who cried out against the altar in Bethel, that Jeroboam stretched out his hand from the altar, saying, “Seize him!” And his hand withered that he stretched out toward him, so that he could not pull it back to himself. Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass, at the king's hearing the word of the man of God that he calleth against the altar in Beth-El, that Jeroboam putteth forth his hand from off the altar, saying, 'Catch him;' and his hand is dried up that he hath put forth against him, and he is not able to bring it back unto him, Smith's Literal Translation And it will be when the king heard the word of the man of God which he called upon the altar in the house of God; and Jeroboam will stretch forth his hand from above the altar, saving, Seize him. And his hand which he stretched forth upon him will be dried up, and he will not be able to turn it back to him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when the king had heard the word of the man of God, which he had cried out against the altar in Bethel, he stretched forth his hand from the altar, saying: Lay hold on him. And his hand which he stretched forth against him withered: and he was not able to draw it back again to him. Catholic Public Domain Version And when the king had heard the word of the man of God, which he had cried out against the altar at Bethel, he extended his hand from the altar, saying, “Apprehend him!” But his hand, which he had extended against him, withered. And he was unable to draw it back to himself. New American Bible When the king heard the word of the man of God which he was crying out against the altar in Bethel, Jeroboam stretched forth his hand from the altar and said, “Seize him!” But the hand he stretched forth against him withered, so that he could not draw it back. New Revised Standard Version When the king heard what the man of God cried out against the altar at Bethel, Jeroboam stretched out his hand from the altar, saying, “Seize him!” But the hand that he stretched out against him withered so that he could not draw it back to himself. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible- - - Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when the King heard the words of the Prophet of God who cried against the altar that is in Bayth Eil, the King reached his hand from the altar and said, “Seize him!”, and his hand that he reached toward him withered up, and he was unable to return it to himself. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass, when the king heard the saying of the man of God, which he cried against the altar in Beth-el, that Jeroboam put forth his hand from the altar, saying: 'Lay hold on him.' And his hand, which he put forth against him, dried up, so that he could not draw it back to him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass when king Jeroboam heard the words of the man of God who called on the altar that was in Baethel, that the king stretched forth his hand from the altar, saying, Take hold of him. And, behold, his hand, which he stretched forth against him, withered, and he could not draw it back to himself. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jeroboam's Hand Withers…3That day the man of God gave a sign, saying, “The LORD has spoken this sign: ‘Surely the altar will be split apart, and the ashes upon it will be poured out.’ ” 4Now when King Jeroboam, who was at the altar in Bethel, heard the word that the man of God had cried out against it, he stretched out his hand and said, “Seize him!” But the hand he stretched out toward him withered, so that he could not pull it back. 5And the altar was split apart, and the ashes poured out, according to the sign that the man of God had given by the word of the LORD.… Cross References Now when King Jeroboam, who was at the altar in Bethel, 1 Kings 12:28-33 After seeking advice, the king made two golden calves and said to the people, “Going up to Jerusalem is too much for you. Here, O Israel, are your gods, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.” / One calf he set up in Bethel, and the other in Dan. / And this thing became a sin; the people walked as far as Dan to worship before one of the calves. … Amos 7:13 But never prophesy at Bethel again, because it is the sanctuary of the king and the temple of the kingdom.” Hosea 10:5-8 The people of Samaria will fear for the calf of Beth-aven. Indeed, its people will mourn over it with its idolatrous priests—those who rejoiced in its glory—for it has been taken from them into exile. / Yes, it will be carried to Assyria as tribute to the great king. Ephraim will be seized with shame; Israel will be ashamed of its wooden idols. / Samaria will be carried off with her king like a twig on the surface of the water. … heard the word that the man of God had cried out against it, 2 Kings 23:16-17 And as Josiah turned, he saw the tombs there on the hillside, and he sent someone to take the bones out of the tombs, and he burned them on the altar to defile it, according to the word of the LORD proclaimed by the man of God who had foretold these things. / Then the king asked, “What is this monument I see?” And the men of the city replied, “It is the tomb of the man of God who came from Judah and proclaimed these things that you have done to the altar of Bethel.” 1 Kings 14:7-11 Go, tell Jeroboam that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I raised you up from among the people and appointed you ruler over My people Israel. / I tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you. But you have not been like My servant David, who kept My commandments and followed Me with all his heart, doing only what was right in My eyes. / You have done more evil than all who came before you. You have proceeded to make for yourself other gods and molten images to provoke Me, and you have flung Me behind your back. … Deuteronomy 18:20-22 But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.” / You may ask in your heart, “How can we recognize a message that the LORD has not spoken?” / When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him. he stretched out his hand and said, “Seize him!” 1 Kings 22:26-27 And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son, / and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’” 2 Kings 1:9-12 Then King Ahaziah sent to Elijah a captain with his company of fifty men. So the captain went up to Elijah, who was sitting on top of a hill, and said to him, “Man of God, the king declares, ‘Come down!’” / Elijah answered the captain, “If I am a man of God, may fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty men.” And fire came down from heaven and consumed the captain and his fifty men. / So the king sent to Elijah another captain with his fifty men. And the captain said to Elijah, “Man of God, the king declares, ‘Come down at once!’” … Jeremiah 20:1-2 When Pashhur the priest, the son of Immer and the chief official in the house of the LORD, heard Jeremiah prophesying these things, / he had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put in the stocks at the Upper Gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD. But the hand he stretched out toward him withered, Matthew 12:10-13 and a man with a withered hand was there. In order to accuse Jesus, they asked Him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?” / He replied, “If one of you has a sheep and it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will he not take hold of it and lift it out? / How much more valuable is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.” … Mark 3:1-5 Once again Jesus entered the synagogue, and a man with a withered hand was there. / In order to accuse Jesus, they were watching to see if He would heal on the Sabbath. / Then Jesus said to the man with the withered hand, “Stand up among us.” … Luke 6:6-10 On another Sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was withered. / Looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, the scribes and Pharisees were watching Him closely to see if He would heal on the Sabbath. / But Jesus knew their thoughts and said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and stand among us.” So he got up and stood there. … so that he could not pull it back. Exodus 4:6-7 Furthermore, the LORD said to Moses, “Put your hand inside your cloak.” So he put his hand inside his cloak, and when he took it out, his hand was leprous, white as snow. / “Put your hand back inside your cloak,” said the LORD. So Moses put his hand back inside his cloak, and when he took it out, it was restored, like the rest of his skin. Zechariah 11:17 Woe to the worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock! May a sword strike his arm and his right eye! May his arm be completely withered and his right eye utterly blinded!” Acts 12:21-23 On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people. / And they began to shout, “This is the voice of a god, not a man!” / Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died. 2 Chronicles 26:16-21 But when Uzziah became powerful, his arrogance led to his own destruction. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense. / Then Azariah the priest, along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him. / They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, “Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God.” … Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass, when king Jeroboam heard the saying of the man of God, which had cried against the altar in Bethel, that he put forth his hand from the altar, saying, Lay hold on him. And his hand, which he put forth against him, dried up, so that he could not pull it in again to him. Lay hold 2 Chronicles 16:10 Then Asa was wroth with the seer, and put him in a prison house; for he was in a rage with him because of this thing. And Asa oppressed some of the people the same time. 2 Chronicles 18:25 Then the king of Israel said, Take ye Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son; 2 Chronicles 25:15,16 Wherefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent unto him a prophet, which said unto him, Why hast thou sought after the gods of the people, which could not deliver their own people out of thine hand? … his hand Genesis 19:11 And they smote the men that were at the door of the house with blindness, both small and great: so that they wearied themselves to find the door. 2 Kings 6:18-20 And when they came down to him, Elisha prayed unto the LORD, and said, Smite this people, I pray thee, with blindness. And he smote them with blindness according to the word of Elisha… Jeremiah 20:4-6 For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will make thee a terror to thyself, and to all thy friends: and they shall fall by the sword of their enemies, and thine eyes shall behold it: and I will give all Judah into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall carry them captive into Babylon, and shall slay them with the sword… Jump to Previous Altar Bethel Beth-El Cried Draw Dried Forth Hand Heard Hold Jeroboam Lay Pull StretchedJump to Next Altar Bethel Beth-El Cried Draw Dried Forth Hand Heard Hold Jeroboam Lay Pull Stretched1 Kings 13 1. Jeroboam's hand withers6. and at the prayer of the prophet is restored 7. The prophet departs from Bethel 11. An old prophet brings him back 20. He is reproved by God 23. slain by a lion 26. buried by the old prophet 31. who confirms the prophecy 33. Jeroboam's obstinacy Now when King Jeroboam, who was at the altar in Bethel King Jeroboam was the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division of the united monarchy. Bethel, meaning "House of God," was a significant religious site, but Jeroboam established it as a center for idol worship, setting up golden calves to prevent his people from going to Jerusalem. This act was a direct violation of God's commandments and a political move to consolidate his power. The altar in Bethel symbolizes the corruption and apostasy of Israel under Jeroboam's rule. heard the word that the man of God had cried out against it he stretched out his hand and said, “Seize him!” But the hand he stretched out toward him withered so that he could not pull it back Persons / Places / Events 1. King JeroboamThe first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division of the united monarchy. He is known for leading Israel into idolatry by setting up golden calves in Bethel and Dan. 2. The Man of God An unnamed prophet sent by God to deliver a message of judgment against the altar at Bethel, which Jeroboam had established for idol worship. 3. The Altar at Bethel A significant site of idolatrous worship established by Jeroboam, contrary to God's command to worship only in Jerusalem. 4. The Withered Hand A miraculous sign from God demonstrating His power and judgment, as Jeroboam's hand withers when he attempts to seize the prophet. 5. Bethel A city in the northern kingdom of Israel, significant in biblical history but corrupted by Jeroboam's idolatrous practices. Teaching Points The Danger of IdolatryJeroboam's actions serve as a warning against idolatry and the consequences of leading others away from true worship of God. God's Sovereignty and Power The withering of Jeroboam's hand demonstrates God's control over all creation and His ability to intervene in human affairs. The Role of Prophets The man of God exemplifies the courage and obedience required to deliver God's message, regardless of personal risk. Pride Leads to Downfall Jeroboam's pride and attempt to seize the prophet result in immediate judgment, highlighting the biblical principle that pride precedes destruction. Repentance and Restoration Although not detailed in this verse, the broader account encourages seeking God's mercy and restoration after recognizing one's sin. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 13:4?2. How does 1 Kings 13:4 demonstrate God's power over human authority? 3. What can we learn about obedience to God from 1 Kings 13:4? 4. How does Jeroboam's reaction in 1 Kings 13:4 relate to Exodus 7:11-12? 5. How should believers respond when witnessing God's intervention, as in 1 Kings 13:4? 6. What does Jeroboam's hand withering teach about consequences of opposing God's will? 7. Why did King Jeroboam's hand wither in 1 Kings 13:4? 8. What does 1 Kings 13:4 reveal about God's power over human authority? 9. How does 1 Kings 13:4 challenge the concept of divine intervention? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 13? 11. Are there any historical or archaeological findings confirming or challenging the events detailed in 1 Kings 13? 12. What is the Tribe of Ephraim? 13. Who was Jeroboam in the Bible? 14. Amos 7:10-13 - Does the account of Amaziah's accusation against Amos align with known historical records and political dynamics of Jeroboam's reign? What Does 1 Kings 13:4 Mean King Jeroboam at the altar in Bethel• “Now when King Jeroboam, who was at the altar in Bethel…” (1 Kings 13:4) • Jeroboam is physically presiding over the counterfeit altar he erected (1 Kings 12:28-33). • By standing there, he is publicly legitimizing idolatry in direct defiance of God’s command that sacrifice be offered only where He chose (Deuteronomy 12:13-14; Exodus 20:3-4). • His presence at Bethel shows how quickly compromise can harden into open rebellion (1 Kings 11:38). Hearing the prophetic word • “…heard the word that the man of God had cried out against it…” • God graciously sends a “man of God” to confront sin before judgment falls (2 Kings 17:13; Amos 3:7). • The warning included a specific sign (1 Kings 13:1-3), underscoring that the message came from the LORD, not human opinion (Hebrews 1:1). • Truth spoken against cherished sin often provokes anger rather than repentance (Acts 7:51-54). Jeroboam’s hostile command • “…he stretched out his hand and said, ‘Seize him!’” • Instead of humbling himself like David before Nathan (2 Samuel 12:13), Jeroboam tries to silence the messenger (Jeremiah 26:8; Mark 6:17-18). • The outstretched hand symbolizes royal authority; Jeroboam assumes he can control outcomes, yet he is moments from discovering otherwise (Psalm 2:1-4). The withered hand: instant judgment • “But the hand he stretched out toward him withered, so that he could not pull it back.” • God intervenes immediately, freezing the very limb raised against His prophet (Numbers 12:10; Acts 12:23). • The withering displays divine sovereignty over physical health and royal power alike (Deuteronomy 32:39; John 18:6). • Jeroboam’s inability to retract his hand exposes his utter helplessness apart from God’s mercy (Proverbs 21:30; Isaiah 31:3). • Later, when the king begs for healing, the same prophet intercedes, proving grace can follow judgment when repentance begins (1 Kings 13:6-7). summary King Jeroboam chose to confront God’s word rather than conform to it. His attempt to seize the prophet led to an immediate, visible judgment—his own hand withered in place. The episode teaches that God defends His message and messengers, exposes the futility of human power set against Him, and still offers mercy to those who turn back. Obedience brings blessing; resistance invites swift discipline. Verse 4. - And it came to pass when king Jeroboam [The A.V. follows the LXX. The Heb. omits "Jeroboam"] heard the saying of the man of God, which had cried against the altar in Bethel, that he put forth his hand [instinctively. His first thought was, not to wait and see whether the promised sign was given, but to seize and punish the man who had dared thus to denounce and thwart him. And we may imagine how extremely mortifying this interruption must have been to him. It threatened the complete frustration of his policy at the very moment when it seemed certain of suceess] from the altar [the ledge or platform, i.e., where he stood. He did not leave it, but shouted his commands to his servants], saying, Lay hold on him. ["Arrest him," "let him not escape." One word in the Heb.] And his hand, which he put forth against him, dried up [Possibly the result of paralysis or tetanus (Ackermann in Bahr). It was like the "withered hand" of the New Testament (Matthew 12:10, etc.) deprived of feeling and vital force, as the next words show], so that he could not pull it in again to him. [It was not only powerless to punish, it was punished. "Now stands the king of Israel, like some antique statue, in a posture of impotent endeavour" (Hall). This was a warning to the king, not so much against his unauthorized and schismatical rites, as against his attempt to avenge himself on the messenger of God (Psalm 105:14, 15).]Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Now whenוַיְהִי֩ (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be King הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Jeroboam, יָרָבְעָ֧ם (yā·rā·ḇə·‘ām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3379: Jeroboam -- 'the people increase', the name of two Israelites kings who was at מֵעַ֥ל (mê·‘al) Preposition-m Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the altar הַמִּזְבֵּ֖חַ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4196: An altar in בְּבֵֽית־ (bə·ḇêṯ-) Preposition Strong's Hebrew Bethel, אֵ֔ל (’êl) Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1008: Bethel -- 'house of God', a city in Ephraim, also a place in southern Judah heard כִשְׁמֹ֨עַ (ḵiš·mō·a‘) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently the word דְּבַ֣ר (də·ḇar) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause that אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the man אִישׁ־ (’îš-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person of God הָאֱלֹהִ֗ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative had cried out קָרָ֤א (qā·rā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against [it], הַמִּזְבֵּ֙חַ֙ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4196: An altar he stretched out וַיִּשְׁלַ֨ח (way·yiš·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out his hand יָד֛וֹ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand and said, לֵאמֹ֣ר ׀ (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 559: To utter, say “Seize him!” תִּפְשֻׂ֑הוּ (tip̄·śu·hū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 8610: To manipulate, seize, chiefly to capture, wield, to overlay, to use unwarrantably But the hand יָדוֹ֙ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand he stretched out שָׁלַ֣ח (šā·laḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out toward him עָלָ֔יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against withered, וַתִּיבַ֤שׁ (wat·tî·ḇaš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3001: To be ashamed, confused, disappointed, to dry up, wither so that he could יָכֹ֖ל (yā·ḵōl) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3201: To be able, have power not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no pull it back. לַהֲשִׁיבָ֥הּ (la·hă·šî·ḇāh) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again Links 1 Kings 13:4 NIV1 Kings 13:4 NLT 1 Kings 13:4 ESV 1 Kings 13:4 NASB 1 Kings 13:4 KJV 1 Kings 13:4 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 13:4 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 13:4 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 13:4 French Bible 1 Kings 13:4 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 13:4 It happened when the king heard (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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