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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way,.... As he went from Aphek, the place where the battle had…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Ashes - Rather, “a bandage” (and in 1Ki 20:41). The object of the wound and bandage was double. Partly, it was to…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Disguised himself with ashes upon his face - It does not immediately appear how putting ashes upon his face could…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 20:31-43
Here is an account of what followed upon the victory which Israel obtained over the Syrians.
I. Ben-hadad's tame and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
waited for the king by the way He wished to intercept Ahab just as he was coming from his interview with Ben-hadad. A…
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