Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the prophet quickly removed the headband from his eyes, and the king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets. New Living Translation Then the prophet quickly pulled the bandage from his eyes, and the king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets. English Standard Version Then he hurried to take the bandage away from his eyes, and the king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets. Berean Standard Bible Then the prophet quickly removed the bandage from his eyes, and the king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets. King James Bible And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets. New King James Version And he hastened to take the bandage away from his eyes; and the king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets. New American Standard Bible Then he quickly took the bandage away from his eyes, and the king of Israel recognized him, that he was one of the prophets. NASB 1995 Then he hastily took the bandage away from his eyes, and the king of Israel recognized him that he was of the prophets. NASB 1977 Then he hastily took the bandage away from his eyes, and the king of Israel recognized him that he was of the prophets. Legacy Standard Bible Then he hastily took the bandage away from his eyes, and the king of Israel recognized him, that he was of the prophets. Amplified Bible Then the prophet quickly removed the bandage from his eyes, and [Ahab] the king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets. Christian Standard Bible He quickly removed the bandage from his eyes. The king of Israel recognized that he was one of the prophets. Holman Christian Standard Bible He quickly removed the bandage from his eyes. The king of Israel recognized that he was one of the prophets. American Standard Version And he hasted, and took the headband away from his eyes; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets. Contemporary English Version The man quickly tore the bandage off his face, and Ahab saw that he was one of the prophets. English Revised Version And he hasted, and took the headband away from his eyes; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then he quickly took the bandage off his eyes. The king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets. Good News Translation The prophet tore the cloth from his face, and at once the king recognized him as one of the prophets. International Standard Version Then the prophet quickly tore off his bandage, and the king of Israel recognized him as being one of the prophets. Majority Standard Bible Then the prophet quickly removed the bandage from his eyes, and the king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets. NET Bible The prophet quickly removed the bandage from his eyes and the king of Israel recognized he was one of the prophets. New Heart English Bible He hurried, and took the headband away from his eyes; and the king of Israel recognized that he was of the prophets. Webster's Bible Translation And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets. World English Bible He hurried, and took the headband away from his eyes; and the king of Israel recognized that he was one of the prophets. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he hurries and turns aside the ashes from off his eyes, and the king of Israel discerns him, that he [is] of the prophets, Young's Literal Translation 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, Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he forthwith wiped off the dust from his face, and the king of Israel knew him, that he was one of the prophets. Catholic Public Domain Version Then immediately, he wiped away the dust from his face, and the king of Israel recognized him, that he was one of the prophets. New American Bible He quickly removed the bandage from his eyes, and the king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets. New Revised Standard Version Then he quickly took the bandage away from his eyes. The king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd ha hasted and wiped off the ashes from his face; and the king of Israel realized that he was of the prophets. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated 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. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he hastened, and took the headband away from his eyes; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets. Brenton Septuagint Translation 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Prophet Reproves Ahab…40But 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.” 41Then the prophet quickly removed the bandage from his eyes, and the king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets. 42And 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.’ ”… Cross References 2 Samuel 12:7 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. 1 Samuel 15:22-23 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.” 2 Kings 1:16 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.” 2 Kings 5:26-27 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. 2 Chronicles 16:9 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.” 2 Chronicles 19:2 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. Isaiah 29:13 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. Jeremiah 23:24 “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. Ezekiel 14:3-4 “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, Hosea 6:6 For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. Matthew 7:21-23 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!’ Matthew 23:27-28 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. Luke 12:2-3 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. Luke 20:17-18 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.” Treasury of Scripture And he hurried, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets. went 1 Kings 21:4 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. 1 Kings 22:8 And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is 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. Esther 5:13 Yet all this availeth me nothing, so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate. Jump to Previous Ashes Bandage Discerned Discerneth Eyes Face Haste Hasted Hastened Hasteth Hastily Headband Head-Band Hurried Israel Prophet Prophets Quickly Recognized Removed Sash TurnethJump to Next Ashes Bandage Discerned Discerneth Eyes Face Haste Hasted Hastened Hasteth Hastily Headband Head-Band Hurried Israel Prophet Prophets Quickly Recognized Removed Sash Turneth1 Kings 20 1. Ben-Hadad, not content with Ahab's homage, besieges Samaria13. By the direction of a prophet, the Syrians are slain 22. As the prophet forewarned Ahab, the Syrians come against him in Aphek 28. By the word of the prophet, and God's judgment, the Syrians are smitten again 31. The Syrians submit; Ahab sends Ben-Hadad away with a covenant 35. The prophet, under the parable of a prisoner, 39. making Ahab judge himself, denounces God's judgment against him Then the prophet The term "prophet" in Hebrew is "navi," which signifies a spokesperson or one who is called. Prophets in Israel were divinely appointed messengers, often tasked with delivering God's word to kings and the people. This particular prophet is part of a narrative where God communicates His will and judgment. The role of prophets was crucial in maintaining the spiritual and moral compass of the nation, often challenging the status quo and calling for repentance. quickly removed the bandage from his eyes and the king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then [the prophet] quicklyוַיְמַהֵ֕ר (way·ma·hêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4116: To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly removed וַיָּ֙סַר֙ (way·yā·sar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5493: To turn aside the bandage הָ֣אֲפֵ֔ר (hā·’ă·p̄êr) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 666: A covering, bandage from מֵעֲלֵ֖י (mê·‘ă·lê) Preposition-m Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his eyes, עֵינָ֑יו (‘ê·nāw) Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain and the king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc recognized וַיַּכֵּ֤ר (way·yak·kêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5234: To regard, recognize him אֹתוֹ֙ (’ō·ṯōw) Direct object marker | third person masculine singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case as כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction one of the prophets. מֵֽהַנְּבִאִ֖ים (mê·han·nə·ḇi·’îm) Preposition-m, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet Links 1 Kings 20:41 NIV1 Kings 20:41 NLT 1 Kings 20:41 ESV 1 Kings 20:41 NASB 1 Kings 20:41 KJV 1 Kings 20:41 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 20:41 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 20:41 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 20:41 French Bible 1 Kings 20:41 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 20:41 He hurried and took the headband away (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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