Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
1 Kings 20:41
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Then the prophet quickly removed the bandage from his eyes, and the king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets.
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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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He hurried, and took the headband away from his eyes; and the king of Israel recognized that he was one of the prophets.
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And he hasted, and took the headband away from his eyes; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.
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1 Kings 20
39 As the king passed by, he cried out to the king: “Your servant had marched out into the middle of the battle, when suddenly a man came over with a captive and told me, ‘Guard this man! If he goes missing for any reason, your life will be exchanged for his life, or you will weigh out a talent of silver.’
40 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.”
41 Then the prophet quickly removed the bandage from his eyes, and the king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets.
42 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.’”
43 Sullen and angry, the king of Israel went home to Samaria.
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