1 Kings 20:41

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

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 20:41

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

Then immediately, he wiped away the dust from his face, and the king of Israel recognized him, that he was one of the prophets.

ERV

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

NHEB

He hurried, and took the headband away from his eyes; and the king of Israel recognized that he was of the prophets.

SMT

And he will hasten and remove the bandage from his eyes; and the king of Israel will know him that he is from the prophets.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 20:41

AndhehastedH4116VerbandtooktheashesH666Noun Masculine awayH5493VerbfromhisfaceH5869NounandthekingH4428Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine discernedH5234VerbhimthathewasoftheprophetsH5030Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Kings 20:41

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Kings 20:41

Summary

Ahab recognizes prophet's true identity

Event

Prophet's identity revealed

Estimated Time Period

c. 860 BC