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Keil & Delitzsch on 1 Kings 20:38

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Commentary on the Old Testament
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · 19th-century historical commentary
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With these wounds he placed himself in the king's path, and disguised himself (יתחפּשׂ as in Sa1 28:8) by a bandage over his eyes. אפר does not mean ashes (Syr., Vulg., Luth., etc.), but corresponds to the Chaldee מעפרא, head-band, τελαμών (lxx). 3 Kings (1 Kings) 20:39
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