Translations
Modern
When the king heard the words of the woman, he tore his clothes. And as he passed by on the wall, the people saw the sackcloth under his clothes next to his skin.
Traditional
And it came to pass, when the king heard the words of the woman, that he rent his clothes; and he passed by upon the wall, and the people looked, and, behold, he had sackcloth within upon his flesh.
Literal
And it came to pass, when the king heard the words of the woman, that he tore his clothes; and as he passed by on the wall, the people looked, and behold, sackcloth was on his flesh within.
Latin
Quod cum audisset rex, scidit vestimenta sua, et transibat per murum. Viditque omnis populus cilicium quo vestitus erat ad carnem intrinsecus.
Original
Hebrew
English
When the king heard the words of the woman, he tore his clothes. And as he passed by on the wall, the people saw the sackcloth under his clothes next to his skin.
Notes
When Joram heard about cannibalism in the city, he tore his clothes in despair.
He wore burlap under his robe against his skin as a sign of mourning.
Events
Glossary
Elisha Kings, Books of First and Second Sackcloth Samaria Sons of the Prophets
Topics
Armies: March in Ranks of Samaria Israel: The City of Samaria Besieged Mourning for Calamities and Other Sorrows: Ripping the Garments Rending: (Ripping, Tearing) of Garments, an Outward Sign of Affliction Sackcloth was Worn: Frequently Next the Skin in Deep Afflictions Samaria: City of, Built by Omri: Besieged by Ben-Hadad Walls of Cities were Broad and Places of Public Resort