1 Kings 13: The Prophet from Judah at Bethel

A prophet from Judah denounces Jeroboam’s altar at Bethel, foretelling a future king named Josiah; the altar splits, and Jeroboam’s hand withers and is healed. Deceived by an old prophet, the man of God disobeys God’s command and is killed by a lion, and Jeroboam still refuses to turn from his sin.

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Why did the man of God refuse Jeroboam’s invitation to come home with him for a meal and a reward (1 Kings 13:7-9)?

He was fasting until the altar’s priests had been put to deathHe feared the king planned to poison him at his own tableThe LORD had forbidden him to eat or drink there or go back the same wayHe had taken a vow never to share a meal with a king of Israel