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.

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 22:11

BSB

When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes

AKJV

And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.

CPDV

and the king had heard the words of the book of the law of the Lord, he tore his garments.

ERV

And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.

NHEB

It happened, when the king had heard the words of the scroll of the law, that he tore his clothes.

SMT

And it will be when the king heard the words of the book of the law, and he will rend his garments.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 22:11

AnditcametopasswhenthekingH4428Noun MasculinehadheardH8085thewordsH1697Noun MasculineofthebookH5612ofthelawH8451Noun FemininethatherentH7167VerbhisclothesH899Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Kings 22:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Kings 22:11

Summary

King is deeply distressed by Law's contents

Place

Jerusalem

Event

King's distressed response

Estimated Time Period

c. 622 BC