The prophet found another man and said, “Strike me, please.” So the man struck him and wounded him.
By the word of the Lord one of the company of the prophets said to his companion, “Strike me with your weapon,” but he refused.
So the prophet said, “Because you have not obeyed the Lord, as soon as you leave me a lion will kill you.” And after the man went away, a lion found him and killed him.
Then the prophet went and stood by the road waiting for the king. He disguised himself with his headband down over his eyes.
“Anyone who strikes a person with a fatal blow is to be put to death.