2 Samuel 13:31

Modern

Then the king stood up, tore his clothes, and lay down on the ground. And all his servants stood by with their clothes torn.

Traditional

Then the king arose, and tare his garments, and lay on the earth; and all his servants stood by with their clothes rent.

Literal

And the king arose and tore his garments, and he laid down on the ground. And all his servants stood by, with their clothes torn.

Latin

Surrexit itaque rex, et scidit vestimenta sua, et cecidit super terram: et omnes servi illius qui assistebant ei, sciderunt vestimenta sua.

Hebrew

English

Then the king stood up, tore his clothes, and lay down on the ground. And all his servants stood by with their clothes torn.

David tore his robe, just like Tamar did after being harmed (2 Samuel 13:19). This act showed deep distress or regret (see also Genesis 37:34).

Theme notes and profiles

2 Samuel 1:11
Then David took hold of his own clothes and tore them, and all the men who were with him did the same.
2 Samuel 12:16
David pleaded with God for the boy. He fasted and went into his house and spent the night lying in sackcloth on the ground.
Joshua 7:6
Then Joshua tore his clothes and fell facedown before the ark of the LORD until evening, as did the elders of Israel; and they all sprinkled dust on their heads.
2 Samuel 3:31
Then David ordered Joab and all the people with him, “Tear your clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourn before Abner.” And King David himself walked behind the funeral bier.
Job 1:20
Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped,
Genesis 37:29
When Reuben returned to the pit and saw that Joseph was not there, he tore his clothes,
Genesis 37:34
Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days.