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Complete Jewish Bible
2 Kings 22:11
After the king had heard what was written in the scroll of the Torah, he tore his clothes.
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Christian Standard Bible®
When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
Hebrew Names Version
It happened, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he tore his clothes.
It happened, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he tore his clothes.
King James Version
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
English Standard Version
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes.
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes.
New Century Version
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Teachings, he tore his clothes to show how upset he was.
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Teachings, he tore his clothes to show how upset he was.
New English Translation
When the king heard the words of the law scroll, he tore his clothes.
When the king heard the words of the law scroll, he tore his clothes.
Amplified Bible
Now when the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes.
Now when the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes.
New American Standard Bible
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes.
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes.
World English Bible
It happened, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he tore his clothes.
It happened, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he tore his clothes.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And when the King had heard the wordes of the booke of the Law, he rent his clothes.
And when the King had heard the wordes of the booke of the Law, he rent his clothes.
Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened that when the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
Now it happened that when the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
Berean Standard Bible
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes
Contemporary English Version
When Josiah heard what was in The Book of God's Law, he tore his clothes in sorrow.
When Josiah heard what was in The Book of God's Law, he tore his clothes in sorrow.
Darby Translation
And it came to pass when the king heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his garments.
And it came to pass when the king heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his garments.
Easy-to-Read Version
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes to show he was sad and upset.
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes to show he was sad and upset.
George Lamsa Translation
And when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
And when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
Good News Translation
When the king heard the book being read, he tore his clothes in dismay,
When the king heard the book being read, he tore his clothes in dismay,
Lexham English Bible
When the king heard the words of the scroll of the Torah, he tore his clothes.
When the king heard the words of the scroll of the Torah, he tore his clothes.
Literal Translation
And it happened when the king heard the Words of the Book of the Law, he tore his garments.
And it happened when the king heard the Words of the Book of the Law, he tore his garments.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But whan the kinge herde the wordes of the boke of lawe, he rente his clothes.
But whan the kinge herde the wordes of the boke of lawe, he rente his clothes.
American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
Bible in Basic English
And the king, hearing the words of the book of the law, took his robe in his hands, violently parting it as a sign of his grief;
And the king, hearing the words of the book of the law, took his robe in his hands, violently parting it as a sign of his grief;
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And it fortuned, that when the king had hearde the wordes of the booke of the lawe, he rent his clothes.
And it fortuned, that when the king had hearde the wordes of the booke of the lawe, he rent his clothes.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the Law, that he rent his clothes.
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 (1611)
And it came to passe when the king had heard the words of the booke of the Law, that he rent his clothes.
And it came to passe when the king had heard the words of the booke of the Law, that he rent his clothes.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And it came to pass, when the king heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his garments.
And it came to pass, when the king heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his garments.
English Revised Version
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
and the kyng hadde herd the wordis of the book of the lawe of the Lord, he to-rente hise clothis.
and the kyng hadde herd the wordis of the book of the lawe of the Lord, he to-rente hise clothis.
Update Bible Version
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
New King James Version
Now it happened, when the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, that he tore his clothes.
Now it happened, when the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, that he tore his clothes.
New Living Translation
When the king heard what was written in the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes in despair.
When the king heard what was written in the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes in despair.
New Life Bible
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes.
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes.
New Revised Standard
When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass, when the king heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
And it came to pass, when the king heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the king had heard the words of the law of the Lord, he rent his garments.
And the king had heard the words of the law of the Lord, he rent his garments.
Revised Standard Version
And when the king heard the words of the book of the law, he rent his clothes.
And when the king heard the words of the book of the law, he rent his clothes.
Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, at the king's hearing the words of the book of the law, that he rendeth his garments,
And it cometh to pass, at the king's hearing the words of the book of the law, that he rendeth his garments,
THE MESSAGE
When the king heard what was written in the book, God's Revelation, he ripped his robes in dismay. And then he called for Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Acbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the royal secretary, and Asaiah the king's personal aide. He ordered them all: "Go and pray to God for me and for this people—for all Judah! Find out what we must do in response to what is written in this book that has just been found! God 's anger must be burning furiously against us—our ancestors haven't obeyed a thing written in this book, followed none of the instructions directed to us."
When the king heard what was written in the book, God's Revelation, he ripped his robes in dismay. And then he called for Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Acbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the royal secretary, and Asaiah the king's personal aide. He ordered them all: "Go and pray to God for me and for this people—for all Judah! Find out what we must do in response to what is written in this book that has just been found! God 's anger must be burning furiously against us—our ancestors haven't obeyed a thing written in this book, followed none of the instructions directed to us."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
Contextual Overview
11 After the king had heard what was written in the scroll of the Torah, he tore his clothes. 12 Then the king issued this order to Hilkiyah the cohen, Achikam the son of Shafan, ‘Akhbor the son of Mikhayah, Shafan the secretary and ‘Asayah the king's servant: 13 "Go; and consult Adonai for me, for the people and for all Y'hudah in regard to what is written in this scroll which has been found. For Adonai must be furious at us, since our ancestors did not listen to the words written in this scroll and didn't do everything written there that concerns us." 14 So Hilkiyahu the cohen, Achikam, Akhbor, Shafan and ‘Asayah went to Huldah the prophet, the wife of Shalum the son of Tikvah, the son of Harchas, keeper of the wardrobe — she lived in the Second Quarter of Yerushalayim — and spoke with her. 15 She told them, " Adonai the God of Isra'el says to tell the man who sent you to me 16 that Adonai says this: ‘I am going to bring calamity on this place and on its inhabitants, every word in the scroll the king of Y'hudah has read; 17 because they have abandoned me and offered to other gods, in order to provoke me with everything they do. Therefore my anger will burn against this place and will not be quenched.' 18 But you are to tell the king of Y'hudah, who sent you to consult Adonai , that Adonai the God of Isra'el also says this: ‘In regard to the words you have heard, 19 because your heart was tender, and you humbled yourself before Adonai when you heard what I said against this place and its inhabitants — that they would become an object of astonishment and cursing — and have torn your clothes and cried before me, I have also heard you, says Adonai . 20 Therefore I will gather you to your ancestors, you will go to your grave in peace, and your eyes will not see all the calamity I am going to bring on this place.'" So they brought word back to the king.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
that he rent: 2 Kings 22:19, 2 Chronicles 34:19, Jeremiah 36:24, Joel 2:13, Jonah 3:6, Jonah 3:7
Reciprocal: 2 Kings 18:37 - with their clothes rent Nehemiah 8:9 - all the people Isaiah 37:1 - he rent Amos 2:4 - because Micah 6:9 - and
Cross-References
Genesis 16:7
The angel of Adonai found her by a spring in the desert, the spring on the road to Shur,
The angel of Adonai found her by a spring in the desert, the spring on the road to Shur,
Genesis 21:17
God heard the boy's voice, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, "What's wrong with you, Hagar? Don't be afraid, because God has heard the voice of the boy in his present situation.
God heard the boy's voice, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, "What's wrong with you, Hagar? Don't be afraid, because God has heard the voice of the boy in his present situation.
Genesis 22:1
(vii) After these things, God tested Avraham. He said to him, "Avraham!" and he answered, "Here I am."
(vii) After these things, God tested Avraham. He said to him, "Avraham!" and he answered, "Here I am."
Genesis 22:9
They came to the place God had told him about; and Avraham built the altar there, set the wood in order, bound Yitz'chak his son and laid him on the altar, on the wood.
They came to the place God had told him about; and Avraham built the altar there, set the wood in order, bound Yitz'chak his son and laid him on the altar, on the wood.
Genesis 22:10
Then Avraham put out his hand and took the knife to kill his son.
Then Avraham put out his hand and took the knife to kill his son.
Genesis 22:12
He said, "Don't lay your hand on the boy! Don't do anything to him! For now I know that you are a man who fears God, because you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me."
He said, "Don't lay your hand on the boy! Don't do anything to him! For now I know that you are a man who fears God, because you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me."
Genesis 22:16
He said, "I have sworn by myself — says Adonai — that because you have done this, because you haven't withheld your son, your only son,
He said, "I have sworn by myself — says Adonai — that because you have done this, because you haven't withheld your son, your only son,
Exodus 3:4
When Adonai saw that he had gone over to see, God called to him from the middle of the bush, "Moshe! Moshe!" He answered, "Here I am."
When Adonai saw that he had gone over to see, God called to him from the middle of the bush, "Moshe! Moshe!" He answered, "Here I am."
1 Samuel 3:10
Adonai came and stood, then spoke as at the other times: "Sh'mu'el! Sh'mu'el!" Then Sh'mu'el said, "Speak; your servant is listening."
Adonai came and stood, then spoke as at the other times: "Sh'mu'el! Sh'mu'el!" Then Sh'mu'el said, "Speak; your servant is listening."
Acts 9:4
Falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, "Sha'ul! Sha'ul! Why do you keep persecuting me?"
Falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, "Sha'ul! Sha'ul! Why do you keep persecuting me?"
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law,.... From whence it appears that he had never wrote out a copy of it, as the kings of Israel were ordered to do, when they came to the throne, Deuteronomy 17:18 nor had read it, at least not the whole of it; and yet it seems strange that he should be twenty six years of age, as he now was, and had proceeded far in the reformation of worship, and yet be without the book of the law, and the high priest also; it looks as if it was, as some have thought, that they had till now only some abstracts of the law, and not the whole: and perhaps the reformation hitherto carried on chiefly lay in abolishing idolatry, and not so much in restoring the ordinances of worship to their purity; for it was after this that the ordinance of the passover was ordered to be kept; and when the king observed, on hearing the law read, that it had not been kept as it should, that such severe threatenings were denounced against the transgressors of it;
that he rent his clothes; as expressive of the rending of his heart, and of his humiliation and sorrow for the sins he and his people were guilty of.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
He rent his clothes - Partly grief and horror, like Reuben Genesis 37:29 and Job Job 1:20, partly in repentance, like Ahab 1 Kings 21:27.
