2 Samuel 13:31

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

David got up, and in his sorrow he tore his clothes and lay down on the ground. His servants remained standing, but they tore their clothes too.

Cross References

Genesis 37:29

When Reuben returned to the well and did not find Joseph there, he tore his clothes in sorrow.

Genesis 37:34

Jacob mourned for Joseph a long time, and to show his sorrow he tore his clothes and wore sackcloth.

2 Samuel 1:11

Straight away, David and his soldiers tore their clothes in sorrow.

2 Samuel 12:16

So David went without eating to show his sorrow, and he begged God to make the boy well. David would not sleep on his bed, but spent each night lying on the floor.

2 Samuel 13:30

While they were on their way to Jerusalem, someone told David, “Absalom has killed all your sons! Not even one is left.”

2 Samuel 3:31

David told Joab and everyone with him, “Show your sorrow by tearing your clothes and wearing sackcloth! Walk in front of Abner's body and cry!” David walked behind the stretcher on which Abner's body was being carried.

Job 1:20

When Job heard this, he tore his clothes and shaved his head because of his great sorrow. He knelt on the ground, then worshipped God

Joshua 7:6

Joshua and the leaders of Israel tore their clothes and put dust on their heads to show their sorrow. They lay face down on the ground in front of the sacred chest until sunset.