On the third day a man arrived from the camp of Saul with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. When he approached David, the man threw himself to the ground.

David then grabbed his own clothes and tore them, as did all the men who were with him.

Then Tamar put ashes on her head and tore the long robe she was wearing. She put her hands on her head and went on her way, wailing as she went.

Then the king stood up and tore his garments and lay down on the ground. All his servants were standing there with torn garments as well.

When David reached the summit, where he used to worship God, Hushai the Arkite met him with his clothes torn and dirt on his head.