1 Kings 20:40

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38. 1 Kings 20:38

    So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with ashes upon his face.

39. 1 Kings 20:39

    And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king: and he said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man unto me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt pay a talent of silver.

41. 1 Kings 20:41

    And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.

42. 1 Kings 20:42

    And he said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Because thou hast let go out of thy hand a man whom I appointed to utter destruction, therefore thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his people.

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