1 Kings 20:41

A Conservative Version

And he hastened, and took the headband away from his eyes, and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.

Cross References

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, a most bitter lamentation. For the destroyer shall suddenly come upon us.

Job 2:8

And he took a potsherd for him to scrape himself with it, and he sat among the ashes.

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.

2 Samuel 13:19

And Tamar put ashes on her head, and tore her garment of various colors that was on her. And she laid her hand on her head, and went her way, crying aloud as she went.

1 Kings 20:40

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

1 Kings 20:42

And he said to him, Thus says LORD, Because thou have 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.