1 Kings 20:38

King James Version (KJV)

So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with ashes upon his face.

In context

36 Then said he unto him, Because thou hast not obeyed the voice of the LORD, behold, as soon as thou art departed from me, a lion shall slay thee. And as soon as he was departed from him, a lion found him, and slew him.

37 Then he found another man, and said, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man smote him, so that in smiting he wounded him.

38 So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with ashes upon his face.

39 And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king: and he said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man unto me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt pay a talent of silver.

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

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1 Kings 20:38 in every translation

KJV King James Version: So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with ashes upon his face.
WEB World English Bible: So the prophet departed and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with his headband over his eyes.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: and the prophet went and waited on the road for the king, disguising himself with a bandage over his eyes.
ASV American Standard Version: So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with his headband over his eyes.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: and the prophet goeth and standeth for the king on the way, and disguiseth himself with ashes on his eyes.
DBY Darby Translation: And the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with a sash over his eyes.
WBS Webster Bible: So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with ashes upon his face.