Then the prophet went and stood by the road waiting for the king. He disguised himself with his headband down over his eyes.

38 Then the prophet went and stood by the road waiting for the king. He disguised himself with his headband down over his eyes. 39 As the king passed by, ...

New International Version Then the prophet went and stood by the road waiting for the king. He disguised himself with his headband down over his eyes.

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.

The prophet designed to reprove Ahab by a parable. If a good prophet were punished for sparing his friend and God's when God said, Smite, of much sorer ...

NIV Then the prophet went and stood by the road waiting for the king. He disguised himself with his headband down over his eyes.

1 Kings 20:38 Then the prophet went and stood by the road waiting for the king. He disguised himself with his headband down over his eyes.

1 Kings 20:38 — King James Version (KJV 1900). 38 So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with ashes upon his face.

1 Kings 20:38 The prophet wrapped his face in a cloth so no one could tell who he was. Then he went and waited by the road for the king.

1 Kings 20:38 is a verse rich in symbolism and themes that convey important messages about prophecy, obedience, humility, and patience.