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The old prophet claims an angel gave him contrary instructions; he is lying. No visible angel.
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1 Kings 13:18

A false message

The Man of God at Bethel · 1 Kings 13

Story guide: The old prophet claims an angel told him to bring the man of God home, and the passage says plainly that he lies. No angel appears in the picture.

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18The old prophet said to him, “I too am a prophet like you. An angel spoke to me at Yahweh’s command, saying, ‘Bring him back with you to your house so that he may eat food and drink water.’” But he lied to him.

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