In 1 Kings 13, a man of God is sent by God to deliver a message to King Jeroboam of Israel, condemning his idolatry and the altar he built in Bethel. The prophet performs a miraculous sign to confirm God's judgment, and Jeroboam, angered, tries to seize him. However, his hand withers, and he begs the prophet to pray for its healing. The prophet prays, and Jeroboam's hand is restored.

This story illustrates the importance of obedience to God’s direct commands and the danger of being misled, even by those who claim to speak for God.