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A Bandage, Not Ashes
Multiple commentators agree that the word often translated as 'ashes' should be understood as a 'bandage' or 'headband.' The prophet wasn't covering his face with soot, but rather wrapping a cloth over his head to conceal his identity and appear as a wounded soldier from the recent battle.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 20:38
18th Century
Theologian
Ashes - Rather, “a bandage” (and in 1 Kings 20:41). The purpose of the wound and bandage was twofold. Partly, it was to prevent …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 20:38
19th Century
Bishop
Ashes upon his face. —It should be a “bandage over his head,” to cover his face, and to accord with the appearance of a wounded so…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 20:38
17th Century
Pastor
So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way ,
&c.] As he went from Aphek, the place where the battle…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 20:31–43
17th Century
Minister
Sinners have this encouragement to repent and humble themselves before God: Have we not heard that the God of Israel is a merciful God? Have we not…