2 Kings 1:6

New International Version

“A man came to meet us,” they replied. “And he said to us, ‘Go back to the king who sent you and tell him, “This is what the Lord says: Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are sending messengers to consult Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron? Therefore you will not leave the bed you are lying on. You will certainly die!” ’ ”

Cross References

1 Kings 18:7

As Obadiah was walking along, Elijah met him. Obadiah recognized him, bowed down to the ground, and said, “Is it really you, my lord Elijah?”

2 Kings 1:5

When the messengers returned to the king, he asked them, “Why have you come back?”

2 Kings 1:7

The king asked them, “What kind of man was it who came to meet you and told you this?”

Psalm 16:4

Those who run after other gods will suffer more and more. I will not pour out libations of blood to such gods or take up their names on my lips.