2 Samuel 13:31

God's Word

The king stood up, tore his clothes, and lay down on the ground. All his servants were standing beside him with their clothes torn ⌞to show their grief⌟.

Cross References

Genesis 37:29

When Reuben came back to the cistern and saw that Joseph was no longer there, he tore his clothes in grief.

Genesis 37:34

Then, to show his grief, Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son a long time.

2 Samuel 1:11

Then David grabbed his own clothes and tore them in grief. All the men with him did the same.

2 Samuel 12:16

David pleaded with God for the child; he fasted and lay on the ground all night.

2 Samuel 13:30

While they were on their way, David heard this rumor: “Absalom has killed all the king’s sons, and not a single one is left.”

2 Samuel 3:31

David told Joab and all the people with him, “Tear your clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourn for Abner.” King David followed the open casket.

Job 1:20

Job stood up, tore his robe in grief, and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground and worshiped.

Joshua 7:6

Joshua and the leaders of Israel tore their clothes in grief. They put dust on their heads and bowed down to the ground in front of the Lord’s ark. They stayed there until evening.