Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on 1 Kings 19:13

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he wrapped his face: This he did to signify his reverence; for covering the face was a token of respect among the Asiatics, as uncovering the head is among Europeans. See note on Kg1 18:42. Exo 3:5, Exo 3:6, Exo 33:23; Isa 6:2, Isa 6:5 What doest: Kg1 19:9; Gen 16:8; Joh 21:15-17 3 Kings (1 Kings) 19:14

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