Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

The ashes away

1 Kings 20:38
And the prophet went and waited for the king by the wayside, and disguised himself with ashes on his face.
2 Samuel 13:19
And Tamar put ashes on her head and tore the robe of many colors that was on her, and laid her hand on her head, and went on, crying.
Job 2:8
And he took a broken piece of pottery to scrape himself with. And he sat down among the ashes.
Jeremiah 6:26
O daughter of my people, put on sackcloth, and wallow in ashes; make mourning for yourself, as for an only son, most bitter weeping; for the ravager shall suddenly come on us.