1 Kings 14:3
New International Version
Take ten loaves of bread with you, some cakes and a jar of honey, and go to him. He will tell you what will happen to the boy.”

New Living Translation
Take him a gift of ten loaves of bread, some cakes, and a jar of honey, and ask him what will happen to the boy.”

English Standard Version
Take with you ten loaves, some cakes, and a jar of honey, and go to him. He will tell you what shall happen to the child.”

Berean Standard Bible
Take with you ten loaves of bread, some cakes, and a jar of honey, and go to him. He will tell you what will become of the boy.”

King James Bible
And take with thee ten loaves, and cracknels, and a cruse of honey, and go to him: he shall tell thee what shall become of the child.

New King James Version
Also take with you ten loaves, some cakes, and a jar of honey, and go to him; he will tell you what will become of the child.”

New American Standard Bible
Take ten loaves with you, some pastries, and a jar of honey, and go to him. He will tell you what will happen to the boy.”

NASB 1995
“Take ten loaves with you, some cakes and a jar of honey, and go to him. He will tell you what will happen to the boy.”

NASB 1977
“And take ten loaves with you, some cakes and a jar of honey, and go to him. He will tell you what will happen to the boy.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And take ten loaves with you, some cakes, and a jar of honey, and go to him. He will tell you what will happen to the boy.”

Amplified Bible
Take with you ten loaves of bread, some cakes, and a bottle of honey, and go to him. He will tell you what will happen to the boy.”

Christian Standard Bible
Take with you ten loaves of bread, some cakes, and a jar of honey, and go to him. He will tell you what will happen to the boy.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Take with you 10 loaves of bread, some cakes, and a jar of honey, and go to him. He will tell you what will happen to the boy.”

American Standard Version
And take with thee ten loaves, and cakes, and a cruse of honey, and go to him: he will tell thee what shall become of the child.

English Revised Version
And take with thee ten loaves, and cracknels, and a cruse of honey, and go to him: he shall tell thee what shall become of the child.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Take ten loaves of bread, some raisins, and a jar of honey with you, and go to him. He will tell you what will happen to the boy."

Good News Translation
Take him ten loaves of bread, some cakes, and a jar of honey. Ask him what is going to happen to our son, and he will tell you."

International Standard Version
Take ten loaves with you, some cakes, and a jar of honey and go visit him. He will tell you what will happen to the boy."

Majority Standard Bible
Take with you ten loaves of bread, some cakes, and a jar of honey, and go to him. He will tell you what will become of the boy.?

NET Bible
Take ten loaves of bread, some small cakes, and a container of honey and visit him. He will tell you what will happen to the boy."

New Heart English Bible
Take with you ten loaves, and cakes, and a jar of honey, and go to him. He will tell you what will become of the child."

Webster's Bible Translation
And take with thee ten loaves, and cracknels, and a cruse of honey, and go to him: he will tell thee what shall become of the child.

World English Bible
Take with you ten loaves of bread, some cakes, and a jar of honey, and go to him. He will tell you what will become of the child.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and you have taken in your hand ten loaves, and crumbs, and a bottle of honey, and have gone to him; he declares to you what becomes of the youth.”

Young's Literal Translation
and thou hast taken in thy hand ten loaves, and crumbs, and a bottle of honey, and hast gone in unto him; he doth declare to thee what becometh of the youth.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And take in thy hand ten of bread and crumb cakes, and a bottle of honey, and go to him: he will announce to thee what will be to the boy.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Take also with thee ten leaves, and cracknels, and a pot of honey, and go to him: for he will tell thee what shall become of this child.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Also, take in your hand ten loaves, and dried bread, and a container of honey, and go to him. For he will reveal to you what will happen to this boy.”

New American Bible
Take along ten loaves, some cakes, and a jar of honey, and go to him. He will tell you what will happen to the child.”

New Revised Standard Version
Take with you ten loaves, some cakes, and a jar of honey, and go to him; he will tell you what shall happen to the child.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And take with you ten loaves of bread and dried fruits and a pot of honey, and go to him; he shall tell you what shall become of the child.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And take in your hands ten loaves of bread and dried fruit, and a narrow necked jug of honey, and go to him and he will show you what happens to the boy.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And take with thee ten loaves, and biscuits, and a cruse of honey, and go to him; he will tell thee what shall become of the child.'

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam
2and Jeroboam said to his wife, “Now get up, disguise yourself so they will not recognize you as my wife, and go to Shiloh. For Ahijah the prophet is there; it was he who spoke about my kingship over this people. 3Take with you ten loaves of bread, some cakes, and a jar of honey, and go to him. He will tell you what will become of the boy.” 4Jeroboam’s wife did as instructed; she arose and went to Shiloh and arrived at Ahijah’s house. Now Ahijah could not see, for his eyes were dim because of his age.…

Cross References
1 Samuel 9:7-8
“If we do go,” Saul replied, “what can we give the man? For the bread in our packs is gone, and there is no gift to take to the man of God. What do we have?” / The servant answered him again. “Look,” he said, “I have here in my hand a quarter shekel of silver. I will give it to the man of God, and he will tell us our way.”

2 Kings 4:42
Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha.

1 Samuel 10:27
But some worthless men said, “How can this man save us?” So they despised him and brought him no gifts; but Saul remained silent about it.

1 Samuel 16:20
And Jesse took a donkey loaded with bread, a skin of wine, and one young goat and sent them to Saul with his son David.

2 Kings 8:8-9
So the king said to Hazael, “Take a gift in your hand, go to meet the man of God, and inquire of the LORD through him, ‘Will I recover from this illness?’” / So Hazael went to meet Elisha, taking with him a gift of forty camel loads of every good thing from Damascus. And he went in and stood before him and said, “Your son Ben-hadad king of Aram has sent me to ask, ‘Will I recover from this illness?’”

1 Samuel 25:18
Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five butchered sheep, five seahs of roasted grain, a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs. She loaded them on donkeys

2 Kings 5:5
“Go now,” said the king of Aram, “and I will send you with a letter to the king of Israel.” So Naaman departed, taking with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten sets of clothing.

2 Kings 5:15-16
Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God, stood before him, and declared, “Now I know for sure that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. So please accept a gift from your servant.” / But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will not accept it.” And although Naaman urged him to accept it, he refused.

2 Kings 8:9
So Hazael went to meet Elisha, taking with him a gift of forty camel loads of every good thing from Damascus. And he went in and stood before him and said, “Your son Ben-hadad king of Aram has sent me to ask, ‘Will I recover from this illness?’”

1 Samuel 9:6-8
“Look,” said the servant, “in this city there is a man of God who is highly respected; everything he says surely comes to pass. Let us go there now. Perhaps he will tell us which way to go.” / “If we do go,” Saul replied, “what can we give the man? For the bread in our packs is gone, and there is no gift to take to the man of God. What do we have?” / The servant answered him again. “Look,” he said, “I have here in my hand a quarter shekel of silver. I will give it to the man of God, and he will tell us our way.”

Matthew 2:11
On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.

Matthew 10:41-42
Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward. / And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”

Luke 7:37-38
When a sinful woman from that town learned that Jesus was dining there, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume. / As she stood behind Him at His feet weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her hair. Then she kissed His feet and anointed them with the perfume.

Acts 10:4
Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God.

Acts 24:17
After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.


Treasury of Scripture

And take with you ten loaves, and cracknels, and a cruse of honey, and go to him: he shall tell you what shall become of the child.

And take

1 Kings 13:7
And the king said unto the man of God, Come home with me, and refresh thyself, and I will give thee a reward.

1 Samuel 9:7,8
Then said Saul to his servant, But, behold, if we go, what shall we bring the man? for the bread is spent in our vessels, and there is not a present to bring to the man of God: what have we? …

2 Kings 4:42
And there came a man from Baalshalisha, and brought the man of God bread of the firstfruits, twenty loaves of barley, and full ears of corn in the husk thereof. And he said, Give unto the people, that they may eat.

with the [heb] in thine hand

cruse.

2 Kings 1:2
And Ahaziah fell down through a lattice in his upper chamber that was in Samaria, and was sick: and he sent messengers, and said unto them, Go, inquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron whether I shall recover of this disease.

2 Kings 8:8
And the king said unto Hazael, Take a present in thine hand, and go, meet the man of God, and inquire of the LORD by him, saying, Shall I recover of this disease?

Luke 7:2,3
And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die…

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1. Abijah being sick,
2. Jeroboam sends his wife, disguised, with presents to the prophet Ahijah
5. Ahijah forewarned by God, denounces God's judgment
17. Abijah dies, and is buried
19. Nadab succeeds Jeroboam
21. Rehoboam's wicked reign,
25. Shishak raids Jerusalem
29. Abijam succeeds Rehoboam














Take with you
This phrase indicates a directive or command, suggesting a purposeful action. In the Hebrew context, the act of taking something with you often implies preparation and intention. It reflects the seriousness of the mission and the need for readiness in approaching a prophet or man of God. The act of taking gifts or offerings was customary in ancient Near Eastern cultures when seeking divine insight or favor, underscoring the respect and reverence for the prophet's role.

ten loaves of bread
Bread in the ancient world was a staple of life, symbolizing sustenance and provision. The number ten can signify completeness or sufficiency in biblical numerology. The offering of ten loaves suggests a gesture of respect and acknowledgment of the prophet's authority. It also reflects the cultural practice of presenting gifts to those in positions of spiritual leadership, as a means of honoring them and seeking their favor.

some cakes
Cakes, often made with fine flour and sometimes mixed with oil or honey, were considered a delicacy. They were used in various offerings and celebrations. The inclusion of cakes in the offering highlights the desire to present something of value and sweetness, perhaps symbolizing the hope for a favorable outcome or response from the prophet. It reflects the cultural importance of hospitality and generosity in seeking divine guidance.

a jar of honey
Honey, a symbol of abundance and prosperity, was a prized commodity in ancient Israel. It represents sweetness and the richness of God's provision. The offering of honey could signify a desire for a sweet and favorable prophecy concerning the boy. In a spiritual sense, honey can also symbolize the sweetness of God's word and promises, suggesting a hope for a positive revelation from the prophet.

and go to him
This phrase emphasizes the action of seeking out the prophet, indicating a journey or pilgrimage. It reflects the earnestness and urgency of the request, as well as the recognition of the prophet's role as a mediator between God and the people. The act of going to the prophet signifies faith and trust in his ability to convey God's will and guidance.

He will tell you
This assurance points to the prophet's role as a spokesperson for God, possessing the divine insight to reveal what is hidden. It underscores the belief in the prophet's authority and the expectation of receiving a clear and truthful message. The confidence in the prophet's ability to communicate God's will reflects the high regard for prophetic ministry in Israel.

what will become of the boy
This phrase indicates a concern for the future and well-being of the child, highlighting the human desire for knowledge and certainty about what lies ahead. It reflects the parental care and anxiety for the child's fate, as well as the hope for divine intervention or insight. In a broader sense, it speaks to the universal quest for understanding God's plan and purpose for our lives, trusting in His wisdom and sovereignty.

(3) And take.--The presentation of this offering, designedly simple and rustic in character, accords with the custom (1Samuel 9:7-8) of approaching the prophet at all times with some present, however trifling. In itself an act simply of homage, it would easily degenerate into the treatment of the prophetic function as a mere matter of merchandise. (See above, 1Kings 13:7.)

Verse 3. - And take with thee [Heb. in thine hand] ten loaves [Ten would seem to have been a usual number (1 Samuel 17:18). On the subject of gifts or fees to prophets, judges, etc., see on ch. 13:7], and cracknels [or cakes, as marg. The original word נִקֻּדִּים (תךגעפעפ נָקַד) means "pricked," or "spotted." It is the word translated "mouldy" in Joshua 9:5, 12, where Gesenius would render "crumbs." Mouldy bread would hardly be taken as a present. These cakes, according to the LXX., Cod. Alex., were for the prophet's children] and a cruse [i.e., leather bottle, בַּקְבֻּק Bakbuk, is clearly an onomatopoetic word, suggested by the bubbling noise of liquids in emptying] of honey [Spices and other delicacies were often given as presents, and honey was a special product of the country (Exodus 3:8; Deuteronomy 8:8; 2 Samuel 17:29. The honey sent by Jacob to Joseph was probably "honey of grapes"). The present was purposely a poor one, for the sake of maintaining the deception; i.e., it was a part of the disguise], and go to him: he shall tell thee what shall become of [Heb. be to] the child. [At first it strikes us as strange that Jeroboam merely asks what the result will be. He does not petition, that is to say, as in 1 Kings 13:6, for a cure. But we find the same peculiarity, which some would explain by the fatalism of the East, in 2 Kings 1:2, and ch. 8:9, In the present instance, however, no such explanation is needed. For

(1) Jeroboam could hardly ask a favour of a prophet of Jehovah, or hope that it would be granted if he did, and

(2) if, as he feared, the sickness was judicial, it would be useless to ask for healing. The infatuation which insisted on a disguise for the purpose of deceiving the prophet, who nevertheless was believed to be able to divine the issue of the sickness, is very characteristic, and has had many parallels since.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Take
וְלָקַ֣חַתְּ (wə·lā·qa·ḥat)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person feminine singular
Strong's 3947: To take

with you
בְּ֠יָדֵךְ (bə·yā·ḏêḵ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

ten
עֲשָׂרָ֨ה (‘ă·śā·rāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 6235: Ten

loaves of bread,
לֶ֧חֶם (le·ḥem)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain

some cakes,
וְנִקֻּדִ֛ים (wə·niq·qu·ḏîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5350: Perhaps what is crumbled or easily crumbles, crumbs

and a jar
וּבַקְבֻּ֥ק (ū·ḇaq·buq)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1228: A bottle

of honey,
דְּבַ֖שׁ (də·ḇaš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1706: Honey, syrup

and go
וּבָ֣את (ū·ḇāṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person feminine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

to him.
אֵלָ֑יו (’ê·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

He
ה֚וּא (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

will tell
יַגִּ֣יד (yag·gîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous

you
לָ֔ךְ (lāḵ)
Preposition | second person feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew

what
מַה־ (mah-)
Interrogative
Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what

will become
יִּֽהְיֶ֖ה (yih·yeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

of the boy.”
לַנָּֽעַר׃ (lan·nā·‘ar)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer


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