1Ki 19:13 | Clarke | STEP | Verse 13 Wrapped his face in his mantle - This he did to signify his respect; so Moses hid his face, for he dared not to look upon God . Covering the face was a token of respect among the Asiatics, as uncovering the head is among the Europeans.

1 Kings 19:13

Verse 13

Wrapped his face in his mantle - This he did to signify his respect; so Moses hid his face, for he dared not to look upon God Exo 3:6. Covering the face was a token of respect among the Asiatics, as uncovering the head is among the Europeans.