2 Kings 22:11
World English Bible (WEB)
When the king had heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
In context
9 Shaphan the scribe came to the king, and brought the king word again, and said, “Your servants have emptied out the money that was found in the house, and have delivered it into the hands of the workmen who have the oversight of the LORD’s house.”
10 Shaphan the scribe told the king, saying, “Hilkiah the priest has delivered a book to me.” Then Shaphan read it before the king.
11 When the king had heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
12 The king commanded Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam the son of Shaphan, Achbor the son of Micaiah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the king’s servant, saying,
13 “Go inquire of the LORD for me, and for the people, and for all Judah, concerning the words of this book that is found; for great is the LORD’s wrath that is kindled against us, because our fathers have not listened to the words of this book, to do according to all that which is written concerning us.”
2 Kings 22:11 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- When the king had heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
- KJV 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes
- ASV 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.
- YLT 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,
- DBY Darby Translation
- And it came to pass when the king heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his garments.
- WBS Webster Bible
- And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.