1 Kings 20:38 cpdv — Then the prophet departed. And he met the king along the way, and he changed his appearance by sprinkling dust around h…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then the prophet departed. And he met the king along the way, and he changed his appearance by sprinkling dust around his mouth and eyes. "

— 1 Kings 20:38, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Kings 20 — Context

35

Then a certain man from the sons of the prophets said to his associate, by the word of the Lord, “Strike me.” But he was not willing to strike.

36

And he said to him: “Because you were not willing to heed the voice of the Lord, behold, you will depart from me, and a lion will slay you. And when he had departed a short distance from him, a lion found him, and slew him.

37

But upon finding another man, he said to him, “Strike me.” And he struck him, and wounded him.

38

Then the prophet departed. And he met the king along the way, and he changed his appearance by sprinkling dust around his mouth and eyes.

39

And when the king had passed by, he cried out to the king, and he said: “Your servant went out to do battle in close quarters. And when one man had fled, a certain person brought him to me, and he said: ‘Guard this man. For if he slips away, your life will take the place of his life, or you will weigh out one talent of silver.’

40

And while I was distracted, turning one way and another, suddenly, he was not to be seen.” And the king of Israel said to him, “This is your judgment, that which you yourself have decreed.”

41

Then immediately, he wiped away the dust from his face, and the king of Israel recognized him, that he was one of the prophets.

1 Kings 20:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 20:38 say?
1 Kings 20:38 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then the prophet departed. And he met the king along the way, and he changed his appearance by sprinkling dust around his mouth and eyes. ”
Where is 1 Kings 20:38 in the Bible?
1 Kings 20:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 20, verse 38.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 20:38.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 20:38 in?
1 Kings 20:38 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 20:38?
1 Kings 20:38 reads (CPDV): “Then the prophet departed. And he met the king along the way, and he changed his appearance by sprinkling dust around his mouth and eyes. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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