Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the law, that he rent his clothes.

Bible References

The words

Romans 3:20
For no one will be justified in His sight by the works of the law, because the knowledge of sin comes through the law.
Romans 7:7
What should we say then? Is the law sin? Absolutely not! On the contrary, I would not have known sin if it were not for the law. For example, I would not have known what it is to covet if the law had not said, Do not covet.
Galatians 2:19
For through the law I have died to the law, so that I might live for God. I have been crucified with Christ
Galatians 3:10
For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, because it is written: Everyone who does not continue doing everything written in the book of the law is cursed.

That he rent

2 Kings 19:1
When King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the Lord’s temple.
2 Kings 22:11
When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
Jeremiah 36:22
Since it was the ninth month, the king was sitting in his winter quarters with a fire burning in front of him.
Joel 2:13
Tear your hearts,
not just your clothes,
and return to the Lord your God.
For He is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger, rich in faithful love,
and He relents from sending disaster.

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