Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
That he rent
Bible References
That he rent
2 Kings 22:19
because your heart was penitent, and you humbled yourself before the LORD, when you heard how I spoke against this place and against its inhabitants, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and you have torn your clothes and wept before me, I also have heard you, declares the LORD.
2 Chronicles 34:19
And when the king heard the words of the Law, he tore his clothes.
Jeremiah 36:24
Yet neither the king nor any of his servants who heard all these words was afraid, nor did they tear their garments.
Joel 2:13
and rend your hearts and not your garments." Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster.
Jonah 3:6
The word reached the king of Nineveh, and he arose from his throne, removed his robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes.