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the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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New Living Translation
2 Kings 22:11
When the king heard what was written in the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes in despair.
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Christian Standard Bible®
When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
Hebrew Names Version
It happened, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he tore his clothes.
It happened, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he tore his clothes.
King James Version
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
English Standard Version
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes.
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes.
New Century Version
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Teachings, he tore his clothes to show how upset he was.
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Teachings, he tore his clothes to show how upset he was.
New English Translation
When the king heard the words of the law scroll, he tore his clothes.
When the king heard the words of the law scroll, he tore his clothes.
Amplified Bible
Now when the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes.
Now when the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes.
New American Standard Bible
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes.
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes.
World English Bible
It happened, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he tore his clothes.
It happened, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he tore his clothes.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And when the King had heard the wordes of the booke of the Law, he rent his clothes.
And when the King had heard the wordes of the booke of the Law, he rent his clothes.
Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened that when the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
Now it happened that when the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
Berean Standard Bible
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes
Contemporary English Version
When Josiah heard what was in The Book of God's Law, he tore his clothes in sorrow.
When Josiah heard what was in The Book of God's Law, he tore his clothes in sorrow.
Complete Jewish Bible
After the king had heard what was written in the scroll of the Torah, he tore his clothes.
After the king had heard what was written in the scroll of the Torah, he tore his clothes.
Darby Translation
And it came to pass when the king heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his garments.
And it came to pass when the king heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his garments.
Easy-to-Read Version
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes to show he was sad and upset.
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes to show he was sad and upset.
George Lamsa Translation
And when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
And when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
Good News Translation
When the king heard the book being read, he tore his clothes in dismay,
When the king heard the book being read, he tore his clothes in dismay,
Lexham English Bible
When the king heard the words of the scroll of the Torah, he tore his clothes.
When the king heard the words of the scroll of the Torah, he tore his clothes.
Literal Translation
And it happened when the king heard the Words of the Book of the Law, he tore his garments.
And it happened when the king heard the Words of the Book of the Law, he tore his garments.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But whan the kinge herde the wordes of the boke of lawe, he rente his clothes.
But whan the kinge herde the wordes of the boke of lawe, he rente his clothes.
American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
Bible in Basic English
And the king, hearing the words of the book of the law, took his robe in his hands, violently parting it as a sign of his grief;
And the king, hearing the words of the book of the law, took his robe in his hands, violently parting it as a sign of his grief;
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And it fortuned, that when the king had hearde the wordes of the booke of the lawe, he rent his clothes.
And it fortuned, that when the king had hearde the wordes of the booke of the lawe, he rent his clothes.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the Law, that he rent his clothes.
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the Law, that he rent his clothes.
King James Version (1611)
And it came to passe when the king had heard the words of the booke of the Law, that he rent his clothes.
And it came to passe when the king had heard the words of the booke of the Law, that he rent his clothes.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And it came to pass, when the king heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his garments.
And it came to pass, when the king heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his garments.
English Revised Version
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
and the kyng hadde herd the wordis of the book of the lawe of the Lord, he to-rente hise clothis.
and the kyng hadde herd the wordis of the book of the lawe of the Lord, he to-rente hise clothis.
Update Bible Version
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
New King James Version
Now it happened, when the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, that he tore his clothes.
Now it happened, when the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, that he tore his clothes.
New Life Bible
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes.
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes.
New Revised Standard
When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass, when the king heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
And it came to pass, when the king heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the king had heard the words of the law of the Lord, he rent his garments.
And the king had heard the words of the law of the Lord, he rent his garments.
Revised Standard Version
And when the king heard the words of the book of the law, he rent his clothes.
And when the king heard the words of the book of the law, he rent his clothes.
Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, at the king's hearing the words of the book of the law, that he rendeth his garments,
And it cometh to pass, at the king's hearing the words of the book of the law, that he rendeth his garments,
THE MESSAGE
When the king heard what was written in the book, God's Revelation, he ripped his robes in dismay. And then he called for Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Acbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the royal secretary, and Asaiah the king's personal aide. He ordered them all: "Go and pray to God for me and for this people—for all Judah! Find out what we must do in response to what is written in this book that has just been found! God 's anger must be burning furiously against us—our ancestors haven't obeyed a thing written in this book, followed none of the instructions directed to us."
When the king heard what was written in the book, God's Revelation, he ripped his robes in dismay. And then he called for Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Acbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the royal secretary, and Asaiah the king's personal aide. He ordered them all: "Go and pray to God for me and for this people—for all Judah! Find out what we must do in response to what is written in this book that has just been found! God 's anger must be burning furiously against us—our ancestors haven't obeyed a thing written in this book, followed none of the instructions directed to us."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
Contextual Overview
11 When the king heard what was written in the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes in despair. 12 Then he gave these orders to Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Acbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the court secretary, and Asaiah the king's personal adviser: 13 "Go to the Temple and speak to the Lord for me and for the people and for all Judah. Inquire about the words written in this scroll that has been found. For the Lord 's great anger is burning against us because our ancestors have not obeyed the words in this scroll. We have not been doing everything it says we must do." 14 So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Acbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went to the New Quarter of Jerusalem to consult with the prophet Huldah. She was the wife of Shallum son of Tikvah, son of Harhas, the keeper of the Temple wardrobe. 15 She said to them, "The Lord , the God of Israel, has spoken! Go back and tell the man who sent you, 16 ‘This is what the Lord says: I am going to bring disaster on this city and its people. All the words written in the scroll that the king of Judah has read will come true. 17 For my people have abandoned me and offered sacrifices to pagan gods, and I am very angry with them for everything they have done. My anger will burn against this place, and it will not be quenched.' 18 "But go to the king of Judah who sent you to seek the Lord and tell him: ‘This is what the Lord , the God of Israel, says concerning the message you have just heard: 19 You were sorry and humbled yourself before the Lord when you heard what I said against this city and its people—that this land would be cursed and become desolate. You tore your clothing in despair and wept before me in repentance. And I have indeed heard you, says the Lord . 20 So I will not send the promised disaster until after you have died and been buried in peace. You will not see the disaster I am going to bring on this city.'" So they took her message back to the king.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
that he rent: 2 Kings 22:19, 2 Chronicles 34:19, Jeremiah 36:24, Joel 2:13, Jonah 3:6, Jonah 3:7
Reciprocal: 2 Kings 18:37 - with their clothes rent Nehemiah 8:9 - all the people Isaiah 37:1 - he rent Amos 2:4 - because Micah 6:9 - and
Cross-References
Genesis 16:7
The angel of the Lord found Hagar beside a spring of water in the wilderness, along the road to Shur.
The angel of the Lord found Hagar beside a spring of water in the wilderness, along the road to Shur.
Genesis 21:17
But God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, "Hagar, what's wrong? Do not be afraid! God has heard the boy crying as he lies there.
But God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, "Hagar, what's wrong? Do not be afraid! God has heard the boy crying as he lies there.
Genesis 22:1
Some time later, God tested Abraham's faith. "Abraham!" God called. "Yes," he replied. "Here I am."
Some time later, God tested Abraham's faith. "Abraham!" God called. "Yes," he replied. "Here I am."
Genesis 22:9
When they arrived at the place where God had told him to go, Abraham built an altar and arranged the wood on it. Then he tied his son, Isaac, and laid him on the altar on top of the wood.
When they arrived at the place where God had told him to go, Abraham built an altar and arranged the wood on it. Then he tied his son, Isaac, and laid him on the altar on top of the wood.
Genesis 22:10
And Abraham picked up the knife to kill his son as a sacrifice.
And Abraham picked up the knife to kill his son as a sacrifice.
Genesis 22:12
"Don't lay a hand on the boy!" the angel said. "Do not hurt him in any way, for now I know that you truly fear God. You have not withheld from me even your son, your only son."
"Don't lay a hand on the boy!" the angel said. "Do not hurt him in any way, for now I know that you truly fear God. You have not withheld from me even your son, your only son."
Genesis 22:16
"This is what the Lord says: Because you have obeyed me and have not withheld even your son, your only son, I swear by my own name that
"This is what the Lord says: Because you have obeyed me and have not withheld even your son, your only son, I swear by my own name that
Exodus 3:4
When the Lord saw Moses coming to take a closer look, God called to him from the middle of the bush, "Moses! Moses!" "Here I am!" Moses replied.
When the Lord saw Moses coming to take a closer look, God called to him from the middle of the bush, "Moses! Moses!" "Here I am!" Moses replied.
1 Samuel 3:10
And the Lord came and called as before, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel replied, "Speak, your servant is listening."
And the Lord came and called as before, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel replied, "Speak, your servant is listening."
Acts 9:4
He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?"
He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?"
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law,.... From whence it appears that he had never wrote out a copy of it, as the kings of Israel were ordered to do, when they came to the throne, Deuteronomy 17:18 nor had read it, at least not the whole of it; and yet it seems strange that he should be twenty six years of age, as he now was, and had proceeded far in the reformation of worship, and yet be without the book of the law, and the high priest also; it looks as if it was, as some have thought, that they had till now only some abstracts of the law, and not the whole: and perhaps the reformation hitherto carried on chiefly lay in abolishing idolatry, and not so much in restoring the ordinances of worship to their purity; for it was after this that the ordinance of the passover was ordered to be kept; and when the king observed, on hearing the law read, that it had not been kept as it should, that such severe threatenings were denounced against the transgressors of it;
that he rent his clothes; as expressive of the rending of his heart, and of his humiliation and sorrow for the sins he and his people were guilty of.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
He rent his clothes - Partly grief and horror, like Reuben Genesis 37:29 and Job Job 1:20, partly in repentance, like Ahab 1 Kings 21:27.
