2 Samuel 13:31

New International Reader's Version

The king stood up and tore his clothes. Then he lay down on the ground. All his attendants stood near him. They had also torn their clothes.

Cross References

Genesis 37:29

Later, Reuben came back to the empty well. He saw that Joseph wasn’t there. He was so upset that he tore his clothes.

Genesis 37:34

Jacob tore his clothes. He put on the rough clothing people wear when they’re sad. Then he mourned for his son many days.

2 Samuel 1:11

Then David tore his clothes. And all his men tore their clothes.

2 Samuel 12:16

David begged God to heal the child. David didn’t eat anything. He spent his nights lying on the ground. He put on the rough clothes people wear when they’re sad.

2 Samuel 13:30

While they were on their way, a report came to David. It said, “Absalom has struck down all your sons. Not one of them is left alive.”

2 Samuel 3:31

David spoke to Joab and all the people with him. He said, “Tear your clothes. Put on the rough clothing people wear when they’re sad. Mourn when you walk in front of Abner’s body.” King David himself walked behind it.

Job 1:20

After Job heard all these reports, he got up and tore his robe. He shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground and worshiped the Lord.

Joshua 7:6

Joshua and the elders of Israel became sad. Joshua tore his clothes. He fell in front of the ark of the Lord with his face to the ground. He remained there until evening. The elders did the same thing. They also sprinkled dust on their heads.