1 Kings 13:20

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

While they were sitting at the table, the word of the LORD came to the prophet who had brought him back,

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

וַיְהִ֕י הֵ֥ם יֹשְׁבִ֖ים אֶל־הַשֻּׁלְחָ֑ן פ וַֽיְהִי֙ דְּבַר־יְהוָ֔ה אֶל־הַנָּבִ֖יא אֲשֶׁ֥ר הֱשִׁיבֽוֹ

Transliteration

And wayĕhî they yōšĕbîm at the šulḥān and wayĕhî dĕbar-YHWH to the nābîʾ who hēšîbô

Grammar Details

• *wayĕhî*: waw consecutive + qal imperfect 3ms - and it happened/came to pass
• *yōšĕbîm*: qal participle mp - sitting
• *šulḥān*: noun ms with definite article - the table
• *dĕbar-YHWH*: construct state - word of YHWH
• *nābîʾ*: noun ms with definite article - the prophet
• *hēšîbô*: hiphil perfect 3ms + 3ms suffix - he brought him back

Word Meanings

• *nābîʾ*: prophet/seer/spokesman
• *hēšîbô*: brought back/returned/restored him

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  And it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word of the LORD came unto the prophet that brought him back:

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  And it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word of the LORD came to the prophet that brought him back:

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  And it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word of the LORD came unto the prophet that brought him back:

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  And it came to pass, as they sat{H3427} at the table,{H7979} that the word{H1697} of Jehovah{H3068} came unto the prophet{H5030} that brought him back;{H7725}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  And it came to pass, as they sat{H3427}{(H8802)} at the table{H7979}, that the word{H1697} of the LORD{H3068} came unto the prophet{H5030} that brought him back{H7725}{(H8689)}:

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  And whan they sat at the table, the worde of the LORDE came to the prophet that had broughte him agayne,

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And as they sate at the table, the worde of the Lorde came vnto the Prophet, that brought him againe.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  And it fortuned, that as they sat at the table, the word of the Lorde came vnto the prophet that brought him againe:

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  And it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word of the LORD came unto the prophet that brought him back:

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  It happened, as they sat at the table, that the word of Yahweh came to the prophet who brought him back;

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  And it cometh to pass -- they are sitting at the table -- and a word of Jehovah is unto the prophet who brought him back,

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word of Jehovah came unto the prophet that brought him back;

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word of Jehovah came unto the prophet that brought him back;

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  But while they were seated at the table, the word of the Lord came to the prophet who had taken him back;

• World English Bible (2000)

  It happened, as they sat at the table, that the word of Yahweh came to the prophet who brought him back;

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  While they were sitting at the table, the LORD’s message came to the old prophet who had brought him back.

Referenced Verses

• Num 23:5 : 5 The LORD put a word in Balaam’s mouth and said, 'Go back to Balak and speak this to him.'
• Num 23:16 : 16 The LORD met with Balaam and put a message in his mouth, saying, 'Return to Balak and speak these words.'
• Num 24:4 : 4 'The oracle of one who hears the words of God, who sees visions of the Almighty, who falls down, with eyes uncovered.'
• Num 24:16-24 : 16 'The oracle of one who hears the words of God and knows the knowledge of the Most High, who sees visions of the Almighty, who falls down, with eyes uncovered.' 17 I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob, a scepter will rise out of Israel. He will crush the foreheads of Moab and destroy all the sons of Sheth. 18 Edom will become a possession; Seir, his enemy, will also be a possession. But Israel will grow strong. 19 A ruler will come out of Jacob and will destroy the survivors of the city. 20 Then Balaam saw Amalek and spoke his oracle: 'Amalek was first among the nations, but their end will be utter destruction.' 21 Then he saw the Kenites and spoke his oracle: 'Your dwelling is secure, your nest is set in the rock.' 22 Yet you Kenites will be destroyed when Asshur takes you captive. 23 Then he spoke his oracle: 'Alas! Who can survive when God does this?' 24 Ships will come from the shores of Kittim; they will afflict Asshur and Eber, but they too will come to destruction.
• Matt 7:22 : 22 Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and cast out demons in Your name, and perform many miracles in Your name?'
• John 11:51 : 51 He did not say this on his own; but as high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation.
• 1 Cor 13:2 : 2 If I have the gift of prophecy, understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.