1 Kings 20:38

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

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 20:38

BSB

and the prophet went and waited on the road for the king, disguising himself with a bandage over his eyes.

AKJV

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

CPDV

Then the prophet departed. And he met the king along the way, and he changed his appearance by sprinkling dust around his mouth and eyes.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And the prophet will go and stand by the king by the way; and he will be disguised with a bandage over his eyes.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 20:38

SotheprophetH5030Noun Masculine departedH3212VerbandwaitedH5975VerbforthekingH4428Noun MasculinebythewayH1870Noun MasculineanddisguisedH2664VerbhimselfwithashesH666Noun MasculineuponhisfaceH5869Noun

Commentary for 1 Kings 20:38

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Overview of 1 Kings 20:38

Summary

Prophet disguises himself for confrontation

Event

Prophet dons disguise

Estimated Time Period

c. 860 BC