Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Then the king arose, and tare his garments, and lay on the earth; and all his servants stood by with their clothes rent.
All his servants
Bible References
Arose
2 Samuel 12:16
David pleaded with God for the child. He fasted and lay on the ground all night.
Genesis 37:29
Reuben came back to the pit and found that Joseph was not there. He tore his clothes in sorrow.
Joshua 7:6
And Joshua ripped his clothes, and fell to the earth upon his face before the Ark of Jehovah until evening. He threw dust on his head. The elders of Israel did the same.
Job 1:20
Then Job got up and tore his clothes in grief. He shaved his head and threw himself face down on the ground.
All his servants
2 Samuel 1:11
David and all his men tore their clothes in sorrow.
2 Samuel 3:31
David told Joab and everyone with him: Show your sorrow by tearing your clothes and wearing sackcloth! Walk in front of Abner's body and cry! David walked behind the coffin on which Abner's body was being carried.