1 Kings 20:38

“So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himselfe with ashes vpon his face.”

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 20:38

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

So the prophet departed and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with a bandage over his eyes.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with his headband over his eyes.
- American Standard Version (1901)

So the prophet went away, and pulling his head-band over his eyes to keep his face covered, took his place by the road waiting for the king.
- Basic English Bible

And the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with a sash over his eyes.
- Darby Bible

So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with ashes upon his face.
- Webster's Bible

So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with his headband over his eyes.
- World English Bible

and the prophet goeth and standeth for the king on the way, and disguiseth himself with ashes on his eyes.
- Youngs Literal Bible

So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with his headband over his eyes.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for 1 Kings 20:38

Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 20:38

20:38 With ashes - Or, with a cloath, or band; (as theHebrew doctors understand the word) whereby he bound up his wound,which probably was in his face; for it was to be made in a conspicuousplace, that it might be visible to Ahab and others.


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