2 Kings 22:11
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes”
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“When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And it cometh to pass, at the king's hearing the words of the book of the law, that he rendeth his garments,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Kings 22:11 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Joshua 7:6Then Joshua tore his clothes and fell facedown before the ark of the LORD until evening, as did the elders of Israel; and they all sprinkled dust on their heads.
- 2 Kings 22:19because your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before the LORD when you heard what I spoke against this place and against its people, that they would become a desolation and a curse, and because you have torn your clothes and wept before Me, I have heard you,’ declares the LORD.
- 2 Chronicles 34:19When the king heard the words of the Law, he tore his clothes
- Psalms 119:120My flesh trembles in awe of You; I stand in fear of Your judgments.
- Isaiah 66:2Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.
- Jeremiah 36:16When they had heard all these words, they turned to one another in fear and said to Baruch, “Surely we must report all these words to the king.”
- Jeremiah 36:24Yet in hearing all these words, the king and his servants did not become frightened or tear their garments.
- Joel 2:13So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster.
- Jonah 3:6When word reached the king of Nineveh, he got up from his throne, took off his royal robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes.
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