Malar
Malar means of or pertaining to the cheek or zygomatic bone.
The prophet Micaiah's malar region was struck by Zedekiah when Micaiah opposed the interpretation of his fellow prophets. (I Kings 22:24; II Chronicles 18:23)
Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near and struck Micaiah on the cheek and said, "How did the Spirit of the LORD pass from me to speak to you?" (I Kings 22:24, NASB)
Micaiah was vindicated when his prophecy came true.
Note: This miniature of Zedekiah striking Micaiah was created by the Master of Otto van Moerdrecht around 1430.
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