There came a man of God and cried out, “O Altar! Altar! So says the Lord, ‘Behold, a son will be born to David’s house, Josiah by name. On you he will slay the priests of the high places who sacrifice on you, and they will burn men’s bones on you. And it shall be a sign that the altar is split apart, and the ashes are scattered.’ ” Then Jeroboam called for the man, “Seize him!” and his hand, which he stretched out against him, withered. Then he begged the man for God’s help for his hand. Then God helped the king, who invited the man to come to him so he could reward him. But the man refused to eat and drink in this place and because the Lord said, “Do no return by the way you came.” So he went by another way.