# The old prophet

This refers to the prophet who lived in Bethel.

# he said to him

"the old prophet said to the man of God"

# He answered

"The man of God answered"

# go in with you

"go into your house"

# in this place

"in Bethel"

# it was commanded to me by the word of Yahweh

This can be stated in active form. AT: "Yahweh commanded me by his word" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# the word of Yahweh

"the message of Yahweh" or "Yahweh's message"