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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.
1 Kings 20:41 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • Then he quickly took the head-band from his eyes; and the king of Israel saw that he was one of the prophets.

    BBE

  • Then he hastily took the sash away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him, that he was of the prophets.

    DBY

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

    WEB

  • And he hasteth and turneth aside the ashes from off his eyes, and the king of Israel discerneth him, that he `is' of the prophets,

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

39And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king: and he said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man unto me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt pay a talent of silver.

40And as thy servant was busy here and there, he was gone. And the king of Israel said unto him, So shall thy judgment be; thyself hast decided it.

41And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.

42And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Because thou hast let go out of thy hand a man whom I appointed to utter destruction, therefore thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his people.

43And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria.

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