13:16a But the man replied, “I cannot return with you

The man of God said, “I am not able to turn back/around and go with you.
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The prophet ⌊from Judah⌋ said, “I cannot return ⌊to Bethel⌋ and go home with you.

13:16b or eat bread or drink water with you in this place.

And I will not eat any food or drink water with you in this town/land.
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I will not eat or drink anything with you in Bethel,

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