2 Samuel 1:11
New International Version
Then David and all the men with him took hold of their clothes and tore them.

New Living Translation
David and his men tore their clothes in sorrow when they heard the news.

English Standard Version
Then David took hold of his clothes and tore them, and so did all the men who were with him.

Berean Standard Bible
Then David took hold of his own clothes and tore them, and all the men who were with him did the same.

King James Bible
Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him:

New King James Version
Therefore David took hold of his own clothes and tore them, and so did all the men who were with him.

New American Standard Bible
Then David took hold of his clothes and tore them, and so also did all the men who were with him.

NASB 1995
Then David took hold of his clothes and tore them, and so also did all the men who were with him.

NASB 1977
Then David took hold of his clothes and tore them, and so also did all the men who were with him.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then David took hold of his clothes and tore them, and so also did all the men who were with him.

Amplified Bible
Then David grasped his own clothes and tore them [in mourning]; so did all the men who were with him.

Christian Standard Bible
Then David took hold of his clothes and tore them, and all the men with him did the same.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then David took hold of his clothes and tore them, and all the men with him did the same.

American Standard Version
Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him:

Contemporary English Version
At once, David and his soldiers tore their clothes in sorrow.

English Revised Version
Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then David grabbed his own clothes and tore them in grief. All the men with him did the same.

Good News Translation
David tore his clothes in sorrow, and all his men did the same.

International Standard Version
On hearing this, David grabbed his clothes and tore them, as did all the men who were attending to him.

Majority Standard Bible
Then David took hold of his own clothes and tore them, and all the men who were with him did the same.

NET Bible
David then grabbed his own clothes and tore them, as did all the men who were with him.

New Heart English Bible
Then David grabbed his clothes and tore them, and all the men with him did the same.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him:

World English Bible
Then David took hold on his clothes and tore them; and all the men who were with him did likewise.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And David takes hold on his garments, and tears them, and also all the men who [are] with him,

Young's Literal Translation
And David taketh hold on his garments, and rendeth them, and also all the men who are with him,

Smith's Literal Translation
And David will take hold upon his garments and will rend them; and also all the men which are with him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then David took hold of his garments and rent them, and likewise all the men that were with him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then David, taking hold of his garments, tore them, with all the men who were with him.

New American Bible
David seized his garments and tore them, and so did all the men who were with him.

New Revised Standard Version
Then David took hold of his clothes and tore them; and all the men who were with him did the same.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then David took hold of his clothes and tore them; and likewise all the men who were with him;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And David grasped on his garments and he ripped them, also all the men who were with him
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And David laid hold of his garments, and rent them; and all the men who were with him rent their garments.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David Learns of Saul's Death
10So I stood over him and killed him, because I knew that after he had fallen he could not survive. And I took the crown that was on his head and the band that was on his arm, and I have brought them here to my lord.” 11Then David took hold of his own clothes and tore them, and all the men who were with him did the same. 12They mourned and wept and fasted until evening for Saul and his son Jonathan, and for the people of the LORD and the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword.…

Cross References
Genesis 37:29-34
When Reuben returned to the pit and saw that Joseph was not there, he tore his clothes, / returned to his brothers, and said, “The boy is gone! What am I going to do?” / Then they took Joseph’s robe, slaughtered a young goat, and dipped the robe in its blood. ...

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.

1 Samuel 4:12
That same day a Benjamite ran from the battle line all the way to Shiloh, with his clothes torn and dirt on his head.

1 Samuel 4:17-18
The messenger answered, “Israel has fled before the Philistines, and there has been a great slaughter among the people. Your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, are both dead, and the ark of God has been captured.” / As soon as the ark of God was mentioned, Eli fell backward from his chair by the city gate, and being old and heavy, he broke his neck and died. And Eli had judged Israel forty years.

1 Samuel 4:20-22
As she was dying, the women attending to her said, “Do not be afraid, for you have given birth to a son!” But she did not respond or pay any heed. / And she named the boy Ichabod, saying, “The glory has departed from Israel,” because the ark of God had been captured and her father-in-law and her husband had been killed. / “The glory has departed from Israel,” she said, “for the ark of God has been captured.”

1 Samuel 31:4-5
Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run me through with it, or these uncircumcised men will come and run me through and torture me!” But his armor-bearer was terrified and refused to do it. So Saul took his own sword and fell on it. / When his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he too fell on his own sword and died with him.

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.

2 Samuel 13:19
And Tamar put ashes on her head and tore her robe. And putting her hand on her head, she went away crying aloud.

2 Kings 19:1
On hearing this report, King Hezekiah tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD.

Esther 4:1
When Mordecai learned of all that had happened, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the middle of the city, wailing loudly and bitterly.

Job 1:20
Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped,

Isaiah 37:1
On hearing this report, King Hezekiah tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD.

Jeremiah 41:5
eighty men who had shaved off their beards, torn their garments, and cut themselves came from Shechem, Shiloh, and Samaria, carrying grain offerings and frankincense for the house of the LORD.

Ezekiel 27:30-31
They will raise their voices for you and cry out bitterly. They will throw dust on their heads and roll in ashes. / They will shave their heads for you and wrap themselves in sackcloth. They will weep over you with anguish of soul and bitter mourning.

Matthew 26:65
At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “He has blasphemed! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy.


Treasury of Scripture

Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him:

rent

2 Samuel 3:31
And David said to Joab, and to all the people that were with him, Rend your clothes, and gird you with sackcloth, and mourn before Abner. And king David himself followed the bier.

2 Samuel 13:31
Then the king arose, and tare his garments, and lay on the earth; and all his servants stood by with their clothes rent.

Genesis 37:29,34
And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph was not in the pit; and he rent his clothes…

likewise

Romans 12:15
Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

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Then David
The phrase "Then David" marks a pivotal moment in the narrative, highlighting David's immediate reaction to the news of Saul and Jonathan's deaths. David, the anointed king-in-waiting, is portrayed as a man of deep emotion and respect for God's anointed. His response is not one of triumph over a fallen rival but of genuine grief, reflecting his heart after God. Historically, David's lamentation sets a precedent for mourning in Israel, emphasizing the importance of honoring God's chosen leaders.

took hold of his own clothes
In ancient Near Eastern culture, clothing was a significant symbol of one's status and identity. By taking hold of his own clothes, David is preparing to perform an act of mourning. This action signifies a personal and profound response to the tragedy, indicating that the news has deeply affected him. The Hebrew root for "took hold" (חָזַק, chazaq) implies a firm grasp, suggesting David's determination to express his grief fully.

and tore them
Tearing one's clothes was a customary expression of grief and mourning in ancient Israel. This act symbolized the rending of one's heart and soul in response to loss or calamity. The Hebrew word for "tore" (קָרַע, qara) conveys a violent action, underscoring the intensity of David's sorrow. This practice is seen throughout the Old Testament as a physical manifestation of inner turmoil and lamentation.

and all the men who were with him did the same
David's men, who have followed him through many trials, mirror his actions, demonstrating their loyalty and shared grief. This collective mourning underscores the unity and solidarity among David's followers. It also reflects the communal nature of mourning in Israelite society, where the loss of a leader was felt deeply by all. The phrase highlights the respect and reverence these men had for Saul and Jonathan, despite the political tensions that existed.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then David
דָּוִ֛ד (dā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

took hold
וַיַּחֲזֵ֥ק (way·ya·ḥă·zêq)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer

of his clothes
בִּבְגָדָ֖יו (biḇ·ḡā·ḏāw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage

and tore them,
וַיִּקְרָעֵ֑ם (way·yiq·rā·‘êm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 7167: To rend

and all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the men
הָאֲנָשִׁ֖ים (hā·’ă·nā·šîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

who [were]
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

with him
אִתּֽוֹ׃ (’it·tōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

did the same.
וְגַ֥ם (wə·ḡam)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and


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