2 Samuel 1:11

New Century Version

Then David tore his clothes to show his sorrow, and all the men with him did also.

Cross References

Genesis 37:29

When Reuben came back to the well and Joseph was not there, he tore his clothes to show he was upset.

Genesis 37:34

Then Jacob tore his clothes and put on rough cloth to show that he was upset, and he continued to be sad about his son for a long time.

Genesis 44:13

The brothers tore their clothes to show they were afraid. Then they put their sacks back on the donkeys and returned to the city.

2 Samuel 13:19

To show how upset she was, Tamar put ashes on her head and tore her special robe and put her hand on her head. Then she went away, crying loudly.

2 Samuel 13:31

King David tore his clothes and lay on the ground to show his sadness. All his servants standing nearby tore their clothes also.

2 Samuel 3:31

Then David said to Joab and to all the people with Joab, “Tear your clothes and put on rough cloth to show how sad you are. Cry for Abner.” King David himself followed the body of Abner.

2 Kings 5:7

When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes to show how upset he was. He said, “I’m not God! I can’t kill and make alive again! Why does this man send someone with a skin disease for me to heal? You can see that the king of Aram is trying to start trouble with me.”

2 Chronicles 34:27

When you heard my words against this place and its people, you became sorry for what you had done and you humbled yourself before me. You tore your clothes to show how upset you were, and you cried in my presence. This is why I have heard you, says the Lord.

Ezra 9:3

When I heard this, I angrily tore my robe and coat, pulled hair from my head and beard, and sat down in shock.

Esther 4:1

When Mordecai heard about all that had been done, he tore his clothes, put on rough cloth and ashes, and went out into the city crying loudly and painfully.

Jeremiah 36:24

King Jehoiakim and his servants heard everything that was said, but they were not frightened! They did not tear their clothes to show their sorrow.

Joel 2:13

Tearing your clothes is not enough to show you are sad; let your heart be broken. Come back to the Lord your God, because he is kind and shows mercy. He doesn’t become angry quickly, and he has great love. He can change his mind about doing harm.

Acts 14:14

But when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard about it, they tore their clothes. They ran in among the people, shouting,

Romans 12:15

Be happy with those who are happy, and be sad with those who are sad.

Joshua 7:6

Then Joshua tore his clothes in sorrow. He bowed facedown on the ground before the Ark of the Lord and stayed there until evening. The leaders of Israel did the same thing. They also threw dirt on their heads to show their sorrow.