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1 Kings 13:1-6 (CEV)

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¹ One day, Jeroboam was standing at the altar in Bethel, ready to make an offering. Suddenly one of God's prophets arrived from Judah and shouted: The LORD sent me with a message about this altar. A child named Josiah will be born into David's family. He w ² (SEE 13:1) ³ You will know that the LORD has said these things when the altar splits in half, and the ashes on it fall to the ground. ⁴ Jeroboam pointed at the prophet and shouted, "Grab him!" But right away, Jeroboam's hand became stiff, and he could not move it. ⁵ The altar split in half, and the ashes fell to the ground, just as the prophet had warned. ⁶ "Please pray to the LORD your God and ask him to heal my hand," Jeroboam begged. The prophet prayed, and Jeroboam's hand was healed.

Definition(s):
Jeroboam (Jer-o-boh-am): he that opposes the people
Josiah (Joh-sigh-a): the Lord burns; the fire of the Lord
Josiah (Je-sigh-ya): the Lord burns; the fire of the Lord
Judah (Joo-da): the praise of the Lord; confession