1 Samuel 4:12

New Living Translation

A man from the tribe of Benjamin ran from the battlefield and arrived at Shiloh later that same day. He had torn his clothes and put dust on his head to show his grief.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:2

On the third day a man arrived from Saul’s army camp. He had torn his clothes and put dirt on his head to show that he was in mourning. He fell to the ground before David in deep respect.

2 Samuel 13:19

But now Tamar tore her robe and put ashes on her head. And then, with her face in her hands, she went away crying.

2 Samuel 15:32

When David reached the summit of the Mount of Olives where people worshiped God, Hushai the Arkite was waiting there for him. Hushai had torn his clothing and put dirt on his head as a sign of mourning.

Nehemiah 9:1

On October 31 the people assembled again, and this time they fasted and dressed in burlap and sprinkled dust on their heads.

Job 2:12

When they saw Job from a distance, they scarcely recognized him. Wailing loudly, they tore their robes and threw dust into the air over their heads to show their grief.

Jeremiah 26:6

then I will destroy this Temple as I destroyed Shiloh, the place where the Tabernacle was located. And I will make Jerusalem an object of cursing in every nation on earth.’”

Ezekiel 24:26

And on that day a survivor from Jerusalem will come to you in Babylon and tell you what has happened.

Ezekiel 27:30

They cry aloud over you and weep bitterly. They throw dust on their heads and roll in ashes.

Joshua 7:6

Joshua and the elders of Israel tore their clothing in dismay, threw dust on their heads, and bowed face down to the ground before the Ark of the Lord until evening.