KJV ORIGINAL
Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then David grabbed his clothes and tore them apart; and all the men who were with him did the same thing.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David and his men expressed their deep grief by tearing their clothes, which was a traditional way of showing overwhelming sorrow.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs after David learned of the deaths of King Saul and Jonathan in battle against the Philistines. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, tearing one's clothes was a standard way to express intense grief, mourning, or shock at tragic news. David's response shows genuine sorrow despite his complicated relationship with Saul.
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