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.

Bible References

That he rent

2 Kings 22:19
You displayed a sensitive spirit and humbled yourself before the Lord when you heard how I intended to make this place and its residents into an appalling example of an accursed people. You tore your clothes and wept before me, and I have heard you,' says the Lord.
2 Chronicles 34:19
When the king heard the words of the law scroll, he tore his clothes.
Jeremiah 36:24
Neither he nor any of his attendants showed any alarm when they heard all that had been read. Nor did they tear their clothes to show any grief or sorrow.
Joel 2:13
Return to the Lord your God, for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to anger and boundless in loyal love -- often relenting from calamitous punishment.
Jonah 3:6
When the news reached the king of Nineveh, he got up from his throne, took off his royal robe, put on sackcloth, and sat on ashes.

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