1 Kings 13:20

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:

📖 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

• 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,

• 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:

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  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:

• 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 And the LORD put a word in Balaam's mouth, and said, Return to Balak, and thus you shall speak.
• Num 23:16 : 16 And the LORD met Balaam and put a word in his mouth, and said, Go again to Balak and say thus.
• Num 24:4 : 4 He has said, who heard the words of God, who saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
• Num 24:16-24 : 16 He has said, who heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the Most High, who saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open: 17 I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not near: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Scepter shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth. 18 And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly. 19 Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion, and shall destroy him who remains of the city. 20 And when he looked on Amalek, he took up his parable, and said, Amalek was the first of the nations, but his latter end shall be that he perish forever. 21 And he looked on the Kenites, and took up his parable, and said, Strong is your dwelling place, and you put your nest in a rock. 22 Nevertheless the Kenite shall be wasted, until Asshur shall carry you away captive. 23 And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God does this! 24 And ships shall come from the coast of Kittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish forever.
• Matt 7:22 : 22 Many will say to me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in your name, and cast out devils in your name, and done many wonderful works in your name?'
• John 11:51 : 51 Now this he did not say on his own authority: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation;
• 1 Cor 13:2 : 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing.