Complete classic literature • Five-line readings • Clear US narration
VELMORA ACADEMY
Academy of Archival Languages & Memory Studies
Menu Close
Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language
Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language

Chapter X

Chapter 10 of Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language is here in full — 366 sentences across 74 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Cover illustration for Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language
Context Illustration Reading 1/73 · 5 lines
English subtitles · tap any word to listen 1 / 5
SECOND READING.
"I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.
There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.
Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.
0:00 / 0:00
Speed 0.75x
AI-generated narration by OpenAI · Slow US English
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending

A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language

Chapter X

Chapter 10 of Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language is here in full — 366 sentences across 74 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/73 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
SECOND READING.
/ˈsekənd ˈriːdɪŋ/
Line 2
"I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.
Line 3
There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.
/ðer wɑːz ə mæn huː wɑːz kɔːld ə ˈprɑːfət bɪˈkɔːz ɡɑːd spoʊk tuː hɪm ənd juːzd tuː send hɪm tuː dɪˈkler hɪz wɪl tuː ðə ˈpiːpəl/
Line 4
Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.
/wʌns ɡɑːd kɔːld ðɪs ˈprɑːfət ənd toʊld hɪm tuː ɡoʊ tuː ə pleɪs kɔːld ˈbeθəl wer ðə ˈwɪkəd kɪŋ ʌv ˈɪzriəl ˌdʒerəˈboʊəm hæd set ʌp ə ˈɡoʊldən ˈaɪdəl ɪn ðə ʃeɪp ʌv ə kæf ənd wɑːz ˈtiːtʃɪŋ ðə ˈpiːpəl tuː preɪ tuː ɪt ˌɪnˈsted ʌv ˈɡoʊɪŋ tuː ðə ˈtempəl æt dʒərˈuːsələm tuː ˈwɜːrʃəp/
Line 5
He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Bethel noun US /ˈbeθəl/

a house of worship (especially one for sailors)

From this reading “Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.”

calf noun US /kæf/

young of domestic cattle

From this reading “Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.”

idol noun US /ˈaɪdəl/

a material effigy that is worshipped

From this reading “Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.”

Israel noun US /ˈɪzriəl/

Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

From this reading “Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.”

Jeroboam noun US /ˌdʒerəˈboʊəm/

(Old Testament) first king of the northern kingdom of Israel who led Israel into sin (10th century BC)

From this reading “Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.”

Jerusalem noun US /dʒərˈuːsələm/

capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading “Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.”

overthrown verb US /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊn/

inflected form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers

From this reading “He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.”

prophet noun US /ˈprɑːfət/

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading “There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

at once preposition + adverb

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

In this reading “He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.”

sad story adjective + noun

In this reading “"I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.”

eat bread verb + noun

In this reading “He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.”

come home verb + noun

become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

In this reading “He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.”

SECOND READING noun + noun

the second presentation of a bill in a legislature; to approve its general principles (Britain) or to discuss a committee's report and take a vote (US)

In this reading “SECOND READING.”

set up verb + adjective

set up or found

In this reading “Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.”

wicked king adjective + noun

In this reading “Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.”

different way adjective + noun

In this reading “He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.”

All words in this reading · 92

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

1

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.

13

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.

16

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.

BethelnounUS /ˈbeθəl/

a house of worship (especially one for sailors)

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

breadnounUS /bred/

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

calfnounUS /kæf/

young of domestic cattle

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.

destroyedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɔɪd/

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

drinkverbUS /drɪŋk/

take in liquids

From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

eatverbUS /iːt/

take in solid food

From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

hearverbUS /hiːr/

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

how

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.

idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/

a material effigy that is worshipped

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.

insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.

IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/

Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

ITpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.

JeroboamnounUS /ˌdʒerəˈboʊəm/

(Old Testament) first king of the northern kingdom of Israel who led Israel into sin (10th century BC)

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/

capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

kingnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

KingsnounUS /kɪŋz/

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.

neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/

not one and not the other of two

From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

OnceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

overthrownverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊn/

inflected form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers

From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

prayverbUS /preɪ/

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.

quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/

with speed

From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

READINGnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading SECOND READING.

returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.

sadadjectiveUS /sæd/

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.

SECONDnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading SECOND READING.

sendverbUS /send/

cause to go somewhere

From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

sinnounUS /sɪn/

estrangement from god

From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

spokenounUS /spoʊk/

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.

teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

the profession of a teacher

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

TemplenounUS /ˈtempəl/

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.

theepronounUS /ðiː/

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.

to-day

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.

toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.

waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading He was to tell the king of his sin, and how his idol should be overthrown and destroyed; and when he had done this, he was to come home at once, by a different way, and neither eat bread nor drink water, but come quickly back.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.

wickedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪkəd/

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading There was a man who was called a prophet, because God spoke to him, and used to send him to declare His will to the people.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.

worshipverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃəp/

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading Once God called this prophet, and told him to go to a place called Bethel, where the wicked king of Israel, Jeroboam, had set up a golden idol in the shape of a calf, and was teaching the people to pray to it, instead of going to the Temple at Jerusalem to worship.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee."--_1 Kings 13:16._ IT is a sad story that you hear to-day.

Chapter 10 of Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language by Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) Yonge holds 366 sentences, grouped into 74 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

What does chapter 10 of Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple contain?

Chapter 10 holds 366 sentences of Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language, unabridged, divided into 74 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 10 of Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language by Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) Yonge exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 366 sentences, grouped into 74 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 10 of Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language?

Work through the 74 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 74 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 10 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 10 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language

Common questions about reading Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language by Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) Yonge on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language?

Yes. All 8200 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #62126 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #62126, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language take to read?

About 600 minutes of reading across 1640 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language section by sectio

How to work through Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 21 chapters of Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language

Words and structures a reader meets early in Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Beginning
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Creation
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
World
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Takes
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, Written in Simple Language; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.