1 Kings 20:38
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 20:38 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 20:38 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with ashes upon his face." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 20:38 — KJV
“So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with ashes upon his face.”
— 1 Kings 20:38 (KJV)
1 Kings 20:38 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 20:38
“And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:38: prophet, king, way
“And they told the king, saying, Behold Nathan the prophet. And when he was come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:38: prophet, king, himself
“Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face. fell...: or, bowed himself”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:38: way, himself, face
“And the man departed out of the city from Bethlehemjudah to sojourn where he could find a place: and he came to mount Ephraim to the house of Micah, as he journeyed. as he...: Heb. in making his way”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:38: departed, king, way
“David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and cried after Saul, saying, My lord the king. And when Saul looked behind him, David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed himself.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 20:38: king, himself, face
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