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and the king of Israel discerned him that he <i>was</i> of the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he hastened to take the bandage away from his eyes; and the king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he quickly took the bandage away from his eyes, and the king of Israel recognized him, that he was <i>one</i> of the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then he hastily took the bandage away from his eyes, and the king of Israel recognized him that he was of the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then he hastily took the bandage away from his eyes, and the king of Israel recognized him that he was of the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then he hastily took the bandage away from his eyes, and the king of Israel recognized him, that he was of the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the prophet quickly removed the bandage from his eyes, and [Ahab] the king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He quickly removed the bandage from his eyes. The king of Israel recognized that he was one of the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He quickly removed the bandage from his eyes. The king of Israel recognized that he was one of the prophets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he hasted, and took the headband away from his eyes; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The man quickly tore the bandage off his face, and Ahab saw that he was one of the prophets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he hasted, and took the headband away from his eyes; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then he quickly took the bandage off his eyes. The king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The prophet tore the cloth from his face, and at once the king recognized him as one of the prophets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the prophet quickly tore off his bandage, and the king of Israel recognized him as being one of the prophets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the prophet quickly removed the bandage from his eyes, and the king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The prophet quickly removed the bandage from his eyes and the king of Israel recognized he was one of the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He hurried, and took the headband away from his eyes; and the king of Israel recognized that he was of the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He hurried, and took the headband away from his eyes; and the king of Israel recognized that he was one of the prophets. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he hurries and turns aside the ashes from off his eyes, and the king of Israel discerns him, that he [is] of the prophets,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But he forthwith wiped off the dust from his face, and the king of Israel knew him, that he was one of the prophets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then immediately, he wiped away the dust from his face, and the king of Israel recognized him, that he was one of the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He quickly removed the bandage from his eyes, and the king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then he quickly took the bandage away from his eyes. The king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And ha hasted and wiped off the ashes from his face; and the king of Israel realized that he was of the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he made haste and removed the ashes from his face, and the King of Israel knew him that he was one of the Prophets.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he hastened, and took the headband away from his eyes; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he hasted, and took away the bandage from his eyes; and the king of Israel recognized him, that he was one of the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/20-41.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=8307" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/20.htm">A Prophet Reproves Ahab</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">40</span>But while your servant was busy here and there, the man disappeared.” And the king of Israel said to him, “So shall your judgment be; you have pronounced it on yourself.” <span class="reftext">41</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4116.htm" title="4116: way·ma·hêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To hasten. A primitive root; properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. to hurry; often used adverbially, promptly.">Then the prophet quickly</a> <a href="/hebrew/5493.htm" title="5493: way·yā·sar (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To turn aside. Or suwr; a primitive root; to turn off.">removed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/666.htm" title="666: hā·’ă·p̄êr (Art:: N-ms) -- A covering, bandage. From the same as 'epher; a turban.">the bandage</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mē·ʿal (Prep-m) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nāw (N-cdc:: 3ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">his eyes,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">and the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/5234.htm" title="5234: way·yak·kêr (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To regard, recognize. ">recognized</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: mê·han·nə·ḇi·’îm (Prep-m, Art:: N-mp) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man.">one of the prophets.</a> </span><span class="reftext">42</span>And the prophet said to the king, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Because you have let slip from your hand the man I had devoted to destruction, your life will be exchanged for his life, and your people for his people.’ ”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-7.htm">2 Samuel 12:7</a></span><br />Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-22.htm">1 Samuel 15:22-23</a></span><br />But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. / For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/1-16.htm">2 Kings 1:16</a></span><br />And Elijah said to King Ahaziah, “This is what the LORD says: Is there really no God in Israel for you to inquire of His word? Is that why you have sent messengers to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron? Therefore you will not get up from the bed on which you are lying. You will surely die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/5-26.htm">2 Kings 5:26-27</a></span><br />But Elisha questioned him, “Did not my spirit go with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to accept money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, menservants and maidservants? / Therefore, the leprosy of Naaman will cling to you and your descendants forever!” And as Gehazi left his presence, he was leprous—as white as snow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9</a></span><br />For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-2.htm">2 Chronicles 19:2</a></span><br />Jehu son of Hanani the seer went out to confront him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, the wrath of the LORD is upon you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a></span><br />Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-24.htm">Jeremiah 23:24</a></span><br />“Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/14-3.htm">Ezekiel 14:3-4</a></span><br />“Son of man, these men have set up idols in their hearts and put wicked stumbling blocks before their faces. Should I consult with them in any way? / Therefore speak to them and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘When any Israelite sets up idols in his heart and puts a wicked stumbling block before his face, and then comes to the prophet, I the LORD will answer him according to his great idolatry,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/6-6.htm">Hosea 6:6</a></span><br />For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7</a></span><br />Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21-23</a></span><br />Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-27.htm">Matthew 23:27-28</a></span><br />Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity. / In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-2.htm">Luke 12:2-3</a></span><br />There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. / What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/20-17.htm">Luke 20:17-18</a></span><br />But Jesus looked directly at them and said, “Then what is the meaning of that which is written: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone’? / Everyone who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he hurried, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.</p><p class="hdg">went</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/21-4.htm">1 Kings 21:4</a></b></br> And Ahab came into his house heavy and displeased because of the word which Naboth the Jezreelite had spoken to him: for he had said, I will not give thee the inheritance of my fathers. And he laid him down upon his bed, and turned away his face, and would eat no bread.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/22-8.htm">1 Kings 22:8</a></b></br> And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, <i>There is</i> yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/5-13.htm">Esther 5:13</a></b></br> Yet all this availeth me nothing, so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/20-38.htm">Ashes</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-38.htm">Bandage</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-36.htm">Discerned</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-7.htm">Discerneth</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-38.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-38.htm">Face</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-18.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-33.htm">Hasted</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-33.htm">Hastened</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-16.htm">Hasteth</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-33.htm">Hastily</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-38.htm">Headband</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-38.htm">Head-Band</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-33.htm">Hurried</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-40.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-38.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-35.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-33.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-7.htm">Recognized</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-14.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-38.htm">Sash</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-7.htm">Turneth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/23-4.htm">Ashes</a> <a href="/ezekiel/30-21.htm">Bandage</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-12.htm">Discerned</a> <a href="/job/6-30.htm">Discerneth</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-20.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-4.htm">Face</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-11.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-13.htm">Hasted</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-13.htm">Hastened</a> <a href="/job/9-26.htm">Hasteth</a> <a href="/esther/6-14.htm">Hastily</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-38.htm">Headband</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-38.htm">Head-Band</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-21.htm">Hurried</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-43.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-7.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-6.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-9.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-16.htm">Recognized</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-46.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-5.htm">Sash</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-11.htm">Turneth</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/20-1.htm">Ben-Hadad, not content with Ahab's homage, besieges Samaria</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/20-13.htm">By the direction of a prophet, the Syrians are slain</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/20-22.htm">As the prophet forewarned Ahab, the Syrians come against him in Aphek</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/20-28.htm">By the word of the prophet, and God's judgment, the Syrians are smitten again</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/20-31.htm">The Syrians submit; Ahab sends Ben-Hadad away with a covenant</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/20-35.htm">The prophet, under the parable of a prisoner, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/20-39.htm">making Ahab judge himself, denounces God's judgment against him</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then the prophet quickly removed the bandage from his eyes</b><br>In this passage, the prophet's action of removing the bandage signifies the revelation of truth. Prophets often used symbolic actions to convey God's messages, and here the removal of the bandage represents the unveiling of divine insight. The use of a bandage suggests a disguise or concealment, which is a common prophetic technique to deliver a message in a dramatic and memorable way. This act of revelation is reminiscent of other biblical instances where truth is revealed, such as Nathan confronting David (<a href="/2_samuel/12.htm">2 Samuel 12:1-7</a>).<p><b>and the king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets</b><br>The king of Israel, Ahab, recognizes the prophet, indicating that prophets were known figures in the society, often feared and respected for their connection to God. This recognition underscores the authority and authenticity of the prophet's message. Prophets in Israel served as God's mouthpieces, often delivering messages of warning or judgment. The recognition also highlights the tension between Ahab and the prophets, as Ahab frequently opposed God's messengers, such as Elijah (<a href="/1_kings/18-17.htm">1 Kings 18:17-18</a>). This moment foreshadows the impending judgment on Ahab for his disobedience and failure to follow God's commands, aligning with the broader biblical theme of accountability for leaders.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_prophet.htm">The Prophet</a></b><br>A man of God who delivers a message to King Ahab. He uses a parable to confront the king about his disobedience.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_ahab.htm">King Ahab</a></b><br>The king of Israel, known for his idolatry and disobedience to God. He is confronted by the prophet for sparing Ben-Hadad, the king of Aram.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/ben-hadad.htm">Ben-Hadad</a></b><br>The king of Aram, whom Ahab spares against God's command, leading to the prophet's rebuke.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The northern kingdom over which Ahab reigns. The events take place during a time of conflict with Aram.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_bandage.htm">The Bandage</a></b><br>Used by the prophet as a disguise to deliver God's message to Ahab, symbolizing the unveiling of truth.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a></b><br>Prophets are God's messengers, often delivering difficult truths. We should be open to receiving correction from God’s Word and His messengers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_disobedience.htm">The Danger of Disobedience</a></b><br>Ahab's failure to follow God's command leads to judgment. Obedience to God is crucial, and we must heed His instructions fully.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_unveiling_of_truth.htm">The Unveiling of Truth</a></b><br>Just as the prophet removed his disguise, God reveals truth in His timing. We should seek to live transparently before God and others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/accountability.htm">Accountability</a></b><br>Ahab's encounter with the prophet reminds us of the importance of accountability in our spiritual walk. We should surround ourselves with those who will speak truth into our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_consequences.htm">Repentance and Consequences</a></b><br>Ahab's account illustrates the need for genuine repentance. Ignoring God’s warnings can lead to severe consequences.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_1_kings_13_align_with_protected_prophets.htm">How does 1 Kings 13 align with other biblical passages where faithful prophets are protected rather than misled or punished?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_1_kings_20_and_other_texts_on_ahab_compare.htm">How do the details of King Ahab's military campaigns in 1 Kings 20 align or conflict with other biblical passages about his reign?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_send_a_'lying_spirit'.htm">In 1 Kings 22:19-23, how can a just and holy God send a 'lying spirit' to deceive Ahab's prophets?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_many_prophets_in_1_kings_18_19.htm">In 1 Kings 18:19, is there any archaeological or textual evidence supporting the existence of such large numbers of prophets?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 41.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">removed the covering from upon his eyes</span>]; <span class="cmt_word">and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.</span> [That is, he was one of the prophets who were known to him The face alone would hardly have proclaimed him a prophet. And the prophet's dress would of course have been laid aside when the disguise was assumed.] <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/20-41.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then [the prophet] quickly</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְמַהֵ֕ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·ma·hêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4116.htm">Strong's 4116: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">removed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֙סַר֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·sar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5493.htm">Strong's 5493: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn aside</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the bandage</span><br /><span class="heb">הָ֣אֲפֵ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ă·p̄êr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_666.htm">Strong's 666: </a> </span><span class="str2">A covering, bandage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵעֲלֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(mê·‘ă·lê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his eyes,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵינָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the king</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶ֣לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">recognized</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּכֵּ֤ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yak·kêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5234.htm">Strong's 5234: </a> </span><span class="str2">To regard, recognize</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹתוֹ֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Direct object marker | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one of the prophets.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵֽהַנְּבִאִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(mê·han·nə·ḇi·’îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> </span><span class="str2">A spokesman, speaker, prophet</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/20-41.htm">1 Kings 20:41 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/20-41.htm">1 Kings 20:41 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/20-41.htm">1 Kings 20:41 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/20-41.htm">1 Kings 20:41 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/20-41.htm">1 Kings 20:41 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/20-41.htm">1 Kings 20:41 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/20-41.htm">1 Kings 20:41 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/20-41.htm">1 Kings 20:41 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/20-41.htm">1 Kings 20:41 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/20-41.htm">1 Kings 20:41 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/20-41.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 20:41 He hurried and took the headband away (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/20-40.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 20:40"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 20:40" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/20-42.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 20:42"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 20:42" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>