1 Kings 20:41
What does 1 Kings 20:41 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Kings 20:41 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
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WEB
World English Bible · 2000And he hasted, and took the headband away from his eyes; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And he hasted, and took the headband away from his eyes; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Then he quickly took the head-band from his eyes; and the king of Israel saw that he was one of the prophets.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And he hasteth and turneth aside the ashes from off his eyes, and the king of Israel discerneth him, that he <FI>is<Fi> of the prophets,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But he forthwith wiped off the dust from his face, and the king of Israel knew him, that he was one of the prophets.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Then he hastily took the sash away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him, that he was of the prophets.
Context
v.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.
v.41This passage
v.42And he said unto him, Thus saith Jehovah, Because thou hast let go out of thy hand the man whom I had devoted to destruction, therefore thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his people.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Kings 20:38
So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with his headband over his eyes.
- Job 2:8
And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself therewith; and he sat among the ashes.
- 2 Samuel 13:19
And Tamar put ashes on her head, and rent her garment of divers colors that was on her; and she laid her hand on her head, and went her way, crying aloud as she went.
- Jeremiah 6:26
O daughter of my people, gird thee with sackcloth, and wallow thyself in ashes: make thee mourning, as for an only son, most bitter lamentation; for the destroyer shall suddenly come upon us.
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