And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets. Took the ashes away - He took the bandage from off his eyes: see on 1 Kings 20:38 (note). It was no doubt of thin cloth, through which he could see, while it served for a sufficient disguise.
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1 Kings 20:41
41 And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.