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1 Kings 20:41 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" He hurried, and took the headband away from his eyes; and the king of Israel recognized that he was one of the prophets. "

1 Kings 20:41

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39 As the king passed by, he cried to the king, and he said, “Your servant went out into the middle of the battle; and behold, a man came over and brought a man to me, and said, ‘Guard this man! If by any means he is missing, then your life shall be for his life, or else you shall pay a talent of silver.’

40 As your servant was busy here and there, he was gone.” The king of Israel said to him, “So shall your judgment be. You yourself have decided it.”

41 He hurried, and took the headband away from his eyes; and the king of Israel recognized that he was one of the prophets.

42 He said to him, “The LORD says, ‘Because you have let go out of your hand the man whom I had devoted to destruction, therefore your life will take the place of his life, and your people take the place of his people.’”

43 The king of Israel went to his house sullen and angry, and came to Samaria.

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1 Kings 20:1

"Ben Hadad the king of Syria gathered all his army together; and there were thirty-two kings with him, with horses and chariots. He went up and besieged Samaria, and fought against it."

1 Kings 20:2

"He sent messengers into the city to Ahab king of Israel and said to him, “Ben Hadad says,"

1 Kings 20:3

"‘Your silver and your gold are mine. Your wives also and your children, even the best, are mine.’”"

1 Kings 20:4

"The king of Israel answered, “It is according to your saying, my lord, O king. I am yours, and all that I have.”"

1 Kings 20:5

"The messengers came again and said, “Ben Hadad says, ‘I sent indeed to you, saying, “You shall deliver me your silver, your gold, your wives, and your children;"

1 Kings 20:6

"but I will send my servants to you tomorrow about this time, and they will search your house and the houses of your servants. Whatever is pleasant in your eyes, they will put it in their hand, and take it away.”’”"

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