38. The prophet went and stood before the king by the road. He disguised himself by putting a bandage over his eyes.
39. When the king passed by, the prophet called out to the king, "Your servant was in the middle of the battle when someone brought a prisoner. ‘Guard this man,’ he said. ‘If he escapes it will be your life for his—that, or you will owe me a kikkar of silver.’
40. Your servant got busy doing this and that, and the prisoner disappeared."Israel’s king replied, "It appears you have decided your own fate."
41. The prophet quickly tore the bandage from over his eyes, and Israel’s king recognized him as one of the prophets.