Then the disciple found another man. He said, “Punch me.” The man punched him hard and wounded him.
A disciple of the prophets spoke to a friend as the Lord’s word had told him. ⌞The disciple said,⌟ “Punch me,” but the man refused to punch him.
The disciple said, “Since you didn’t obey the Lord, a lion will kill you when you leave me.” When the friend left, a lion found him and killed him.
Then the prophet, disguised with a bandage over his eyes, waited for the king by the road.
“Whoever strikes someone and kills him must be put to death.