KJV ORIGINAL
For word came unto the king of Nineveh, and he arose from his throne, and he laid his robe from him, and covered him with sackcloth, and sat in ashes.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When the news reached the king of Nineveh, he got up from his throne, took off his royal robes, put on rough cloth instead, and sat down in ashes.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even the most powerful person in the city humbled himself when he heard God's message.
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