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1 Kings 20:38

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Kings 20:38

Verse 38 of 43

Scripture focus

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

1 Kings 20:38 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Kings 20:38

Theological / Devotional

Ashes. This should read “bandage,” or “covering.” The Hebrew words for “ashes” and “bandage” are from the same root, only the vowel pointings being different. The word for “ashes” is ’epher, and for “bandage,” ’apher. The bandage probably served a dual purpose, to cover the wound and to disguise the prophet so that he might not be recognized by Ahab.

Face. Literally, “eyes.”

By SdaBc