2 Samuel 1:11

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“Then David took hold of his own clothes and tore them, and all the men who were with him did the same.”

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BSBPD

“Then David took hold of his own clothes and tore them, and all the men who were with him did the same.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him:”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him:”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And David taketh hold on his garments, and rendeth them, and also all the men who <FI>are<Fi> with him,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Samuel 1:11 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 37:29When Reuben returned to the pit and saw that Joseph was not there, he tore his clothes,
  2. Genesis 37:34Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days.
  3. 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.
  4. 2 Samuel 3:31Then David ordered Joab and all the people with him, “Tear your clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourn before Abner.” And King David himself walked behind the funeral bier.
  5. 2 Samuel 13:31Then the king stood up, tore his clothes, and lay down on the ground; and all his servants stood by with their clothes torn.
  6. 2 Kings 5:7When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and asked, “Am I God, killing and giving life, that this man expects me to cure a leper? Surely you can see that he is seeking a quarrel with me!”
  7. Acts 14:14But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul found out about this, they tore their clothes and rushed into the crowd, shouting,
  8. Romans 12:15Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

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