Esther 4:2

and went in as far as before the gate of the king, - for, none, might enter into the gate of the king, clothed with sackcloth.

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And came even before the king's gate: for none might enter into the king's gate clothed with sackcloth.

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Genesis 37:34
And Jacob rent his garments, and put sackcloth upon his loins, - and mourned over his son many days.