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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he hasted, and took away the ashes from his face,.... Took off the linen cloth from his eyes, unveiled or unmasked…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
He was of the prophets - Josephus and others conjecture that this prophet was Micaiah, the son of Imlah (but compare 1Ki…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Took the ashes away - He took the bandage from off his eyes: see on Kg1 20:38 (note). It was no doubt of thin cloth,…
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
the ashes away from his face Here R.V. (as in 38) the head band from his eyes.
that he was of the prophets It is clear…
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