Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold, there came a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?

Bible References

He wrapped his face

1 Kings 18:42
So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he bowed himself down on the earth, and put his face between his knees.
Exodus 3:5
He said, "Don't come close. Take your sandals off of your feet, for the place you are standing on is holy ground."
Exodus 33:23
then I will take away my hand, and you will see my back; but my face shall not be seen."
Isaiah 6:2
Above him stood the seraphim. Each one had six wings. With two he covered his face. With two he covered his feet. With two he flew.

What doest

1 Kings 19:9
He came there to a cave, and lodged there; and behold, the word of Yahweh came to him, and he said to him, "What are you doing here, Elijah?"
Genesis 16:8
He said, "Hagar, Sarai's handmaid, where did you come from? Where are you going?" She said, "I am fleeing from the face of my mistress Sarai."
John 21:15
So when they had eaten their breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs."