Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When King Hezekiah heard this, he tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and went into the temple of the LORD. New Living Translation When King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes and put on burlap and went into the Temple of the LORD. English Standard Version As soon as King Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes and covered himself with sackcloth and went into the house of the LORD. Berean Standard Bible On hearing this report, King Hezekiah tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD. King James Bible And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. New King James Version And so it was, when King Hezekiah heard it, that he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. New American Standard Bible Now when King Hezekiah heard the report, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD. NASB 1995 And when King Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth and entered the house of the LORD. NASB 1977 And when King Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth and entered the house of the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened that when King Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and entered the house of Yahweh. Amplified Bible And when King Hezekiah heard this, he tore his clothes and covered himself with sackcloth and went into the house of the LORD. Christian Standard Bible When King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went to the LORD’s temple. Holman Christian Standard Bible When King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and went to the LORD’s temple. American Standard Version And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of Jehovah. Contemporary English Version As soon as Hezekiah heard the news, he tore off his clothes in sorrow and put on sackcloth. Then he went into the temple of the LORD. English Revised Version And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation When King Hezekiah heard the message, he tore his clothes in grief, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the LORD's temple. Good News Translation As soon as King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes in grief, put on sackcloth, and went to the Temple of the LORD. International Standard Version As soon as Hezekiah the king heard this, he tore his clothes, dressed himself in sackcloth, and went into the LORD's Temple. NET Bible When King Hezekiah heard this, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and went to the LORD's temple. New Heart English Bible It happened, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the LORD's house. Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOn hearing this report, King Hezekiah tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD. World English Bible When King Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into Yahweh’s house. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass, at King Hezekiah’s hearing, that he tears his garments, and covers himself with sackcloth, and enters the house of YHWH, Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass, at the king Hezekiah's hearing, that he rendeth his garments, and covereth himself with sackcloth, and entereth the house of Jehovah, Smith's Literal Translation And it will be when king Hezekiah heard, and he will rend his garments, and he will be covered with sackcloth and go in to the house of Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAND it came to pass, when king Ezechias had heard it, that he rent his garments and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version And it happened that, when king Hezekiah had heard this, he rent his garments, and he wrapped himself in sackcloth, and he entered the house of the Lord. New American Bible When King Hezekiah heard this, he tore his garments, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. New Revised Standard Version When King Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAND it came to pass, when King Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes and covered himself with sackcloth and went into the house of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it was that when Hezekiah the King heard, he ripped his garments and was covered in sackcloth and he entered the house of LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass, when king Ezekias heard it, that he rent his clothes, and put on sackcloth, and went up to the house of the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Isaiah's Message of Deliverance1On hearing this report, King Hezekiah tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD. 2And he sent Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and the leading priests, all wearing sackcloth, to the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz… Cross References 2 Kings 19:1 On hearing this report, King Hezekiah tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD. Isaiah 36:22 Then Hilkiah’s son Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and Asaph’s son Joah the recorder came to Hezekiah with their clothes torn, and they relayed to him the words of the Rabshakeh. 2 Chronicles 32:20 In response, King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out to heaven in prayer, 2 Samuel 15:30 But David continued up the Mount of Olives, weeping as he went up. His head was covered, and he was walking barefoot. And all the people with him covered their heads and went up, weeping as they went. 2 Kings 18:37 Then Hilkiah’s son Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and Asaph’s son Joah the recorder came to Hezekiah with their clothes torn, and they relayed to him the words of the Rabshakeh. 2 Kings 19:2 And he sent Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and the leading priests, all wearing sackcloth, to the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz Jeremiah 26:18-19 “Micah the Moreshite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah and told all the people of Judah that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, and the temple mount a wooded ridge.’ / Did Hezekiah king of Judah or anyone else in Judah put him to death? Did Hezekiah not fear the LORD and seek His favor, and did not the LORD relent of the disaster He had pronounced against them? But we are about to bring great harm on ourselves!” Micah 1:8 Because of this I will lament and wail; I will walk barefoot and naked. I will howl like a jackal and mourn like an ostrich. Joel 1:13-14 Put on sackcloth and lament, O priests; wail, O ministers of the altar. Come, spend the night in sackcloth, O ministers of my God, because the grain and drink offerings are withheld from the house of your God. / Consecrate a fast; proclaim a solemn assembly! Gather the elders and all the residents of the land to the house of the LORD your God, and cry out to the LORD. 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. Mark 14:63 At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “Why do we need any more witnesses? Luke 22:44 And in His anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground. Acts 14:14 But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul found out about this, they tore their clothes and rushed into the crowd, shouting, James 5:13 Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises. Revelation 11:3 And I will empower my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.” Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. it came 2 Kings 19:1 And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. he rent Isaiah 36:22 Then came Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, that was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph, the recorder, to Hezekiah with their clothes rent, and told him the words of Rabshakeh. 2 Kings 22:11 And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes. Jeremiah 36:24 Yet they were not afraid, nor rent their garments, neither the king, nor any of his servants that heard all these words. and went Ezra 9:5 And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and having rent my garment and my mantle, I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto the LORD my God, Job 1:20,21 Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, … Jump to Previous Clothes Covered Covereth Entered Entereth Garments Haircloth Heard Hearing Hezekiah Hezeki'ah Hezekiah's House Rendeth Rent Robe Sackcloth Temple ToreJump to Next Clothes Covered Covereth Entered Entereth Garments Haircloth Heard Hearing Hezekiah Hezeki'ah Hezekiah's House Rendeth Rent Robe Sackcloth Temple ToreIsaiah 37 1. Hezekiah mourning, sends to Isaiah to pray for them6. Isaiah comforts them 8. Sennacherib, going to encounter Tirhakah, sends a blasphemous letter to Hezekiah 14. Hezekiah's prayer 21. Isaiah's prophecy of the destruction of Sennacherib, and the good of Zion 36. An angel slays the Assyrians 37. Sennacherib is slain at Nineveh by his own sons. On hearing this report This phrase refers to the news King Hezekiah received about the Assyrian threat. The Assyrian army, led by King Sennacherib, had already conquered many cities in Judah and was now threatening Jerusalem. This report would have been alarming, as the Assyrians were known for their military might and brutality. The context is found in the preceding chapters, where the Assyrian Rabshakeh delivers a message of intimidation to Jerusalem. King Hezekiah tore his clothes put on sackcloth and entered the house of the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. King HezekiahThe king of Judah during a time of great crisis, known for his faithfulness to God and his efforts to reform the religious practices of his people. 2. Sackcloth A coarse material worn as a sign of mourning or repentance, symbolizing humility and penitence before God. 3. The House of the LORD Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites and the dwelling place of God's presence. 4. The Assyrian Threat The context of this verse is the impending invasion by the Assyrian army, led by King Sennacherib, which posed a significant threat to Jerusalem and Judah. 5. Prophet Isaiah Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Isaiah plays a crucial role in the account as God's messenger, providing guidance and assurance to Hezekiah. Teaching Points Humility in CrisisHezekiah's tearing of clothes and wearing sackcloth demonstrate a posture of humility and dependence on God during times of crisis. As believers, we are called to humble ourselves and seek God's guidance when faced with challenges. Seeking God's Presence By going into the house of the LORD, Hezekiah prioritizes being in God's presence. In our lives, we should make it a priority to seek God's presence, especially in difficult times, through prayer and worship. Repentance and Faith The act of wearing sackcloth is a sign of repentance. Hezekiah's actions remind us of the importance of repentance and faith in God's power to deliver and save. Leadership and Faith As a leader, Hezekiah sets an example for his people by turning to God. This teaches us the importance of leading by faith and demonstrating trust in God to those we influence. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 37What events define Hezekiah's reign as king? Who was Rabshakeh in the Bible? Why don't Assyrian records mention this massive defeat described in 2 Kings 19:35? Isaiah 36:18-20: How do we reconcile the Rabshakeh's claim that no god has saved any nation from Assyria with the biblical assertion that the Lord ultimately delivered Judah?XXXVII. (1) Covered himself with sackcloth.--The king was probably accompanied by his ministers, all in the penitential sackcloth of mourners (Joel 1:8-13; Jonah 3:5-6). Verse 1. - When King Hezekiah heard it; rather, heard them; i.e. the "words of Rabshakeh," which his officials reported to him. He rent his clothes. He did as they had done (Isaiah 36:22; see the comment on that verse). But he went further, showing a deeper sense of horror and affliction than the officials had shown by being covered with sackcloth (on the combination of the two modes of showing grief or horror, see Genesis 37:34; 2 Samuel 3:31; 1 Kings 21:27; Esther 4:1, etc.). And went into the house of the Lord. The temple was not only a place for offering praise and sacrifice, but also a "house of prayer" (infra, Isaiah 56:7; comp. 1 Kings 8:28-30). Hezekiah can, on this occasion, have gone up to the house of the Lord only to pray.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Onוַיְהִ֗י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be hearing [this report], כִּשְׁמֹ֙עַ֙ (kiš·mō·a‘) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently King הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Hezekiah חִזְקִיָּ֔הוּ (ḥiz·qî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2396: Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites tore וַיִּקְרַ֖ע (way·yiq·ra‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7167: To rend his clothes, בְּגָדָ֑יו (bə·ḡā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage put on וַיִּתְכַּ֣ס (way·yiṯ·kas) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3680: To plump, fill up hollows, to cover sackcloth, בַּשָּׂ֔ק (baś·śāq) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8242: A mesh, coarse loose cloth, sacking, a bag and entered וַיָּבֹ֖א (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go the house בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Isaiah 37:1 NIVIsaiah 37:1 NLT Isaiah 37:1 ESV Isaiah 37:1 NASB Isaiah 37:1 KJV Isaiah 37:1 BibleApps.com Isaiah 37:1 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 37:1 Chinese Bible Isaiah 37:1 French Bible Isaiah 37:1 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 37:1 It happened when king Hezekiah heard it (Isa Isi Is) |
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