1 Kings 19:13
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 1Kgs 18:42. Exod 3:5-6, Exod 33:23; Isa 6:2, Isa 6:5 What doest 1Kgs 19:9; Gen 16:8; John 21:15-17
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