Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 13:19
1 Kings 13:19. So he went back with him Too readily hearkening to his words, and not considering that what God himself had expressly commanded, nothing but the express command of the same God could set aside: otherwise the commands of God might be made of none effect by any one who should feign to have a divine commission. read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 13:18
1 Kings 13:18. But he lied unto him And yet, probably, not with any evil design, but out of curiosity, to know from his own mouth the truth and all the particulars of the message which he had just delivered to Jeroboam; and to express his kindness to him, and relieve his hunger and weariness, whereby, possibly, he thought he should please God. In this, however, he greatly erred, and involved both himself and the prophet from Judah in guilt and wrath. read more