1 Kings 20:37

Then he found another man, and said, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man smote him, so that in smiting he wounded him.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 20:37

BSB

Then the prophet found another man and said, "Strike me, please!" So the man struck him and wounded him,

AKJV

Then he found another man, and said, Smite me, I pray you. And the man smote him, so that in smiting he wounded him.

CPDV

But upon finding another man, he said to him, "Strike me." And he struck him, and wounded him.

ERV

Then he found another man, and said, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man smote him, smiting and wounding him.

NHEB

Then he found another man, and said, "Please strike me." The man struck him, smiting and wounding him.

SMT

And he will find another man, and he will say, Strike me now. And the man will strike him, striking and wounding.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 20:37

ThenhefoundH4672Verb anotherH312Adjective manH376Noun MasculineandsaidH559Verb SmiteH5221VerbmeIpraytheeAndthemanH376Noun Masculine smoteH5221VerbhimsothatinsmitingH5221VerbhewoundedH6481Verbhim

Commentary for 1 Kings 20:37

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Overview of 1 Kings 20:37

Summary

Different man obeys and receives wound

Event

Man complies with striking request

Estimated Time Period

c. 860 BC