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1 Kings 20:41

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And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him that he [was] of the prophets.

And he hasted {H4116}, and took the ashes {H666} away {H5493} from his face {H5869}; and the king {H4428} of Israel {H3478} discerned {H5234} him that he was of the prophets {H5030}.

Quickly he removed the bandage from his eyes, and the king of Isra'el recognized him as one of the prophets.

Then the prophet quickly removed the bandage from his eyes, and the king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets.

And he hasted, and took the headband away from his eyes; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.

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Cross-References

  • 1 Kings 20:38 (2 votes)

    So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with ashes upon his face.

  • Job 2:8 (2 votes)

    And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself withal; and he sat down among the ashes.

  • 2 Samuel 13:19 (2 votes)

    And Tamar put ashes on her head, and rent her garment of divers colours that [was] on her, and laid her hand on her head, and went on crying.

  • Jeremiah 6:26 (2 votes)

    O daughter of my people, gird [thee] with sackcloth, and wallow thyself in ashes: make thee mourning, [as for] an only son, most bitter lamentation: for the spoiler shall suddenly come upon us.