Tare his garments. —Rather, rent his clothes, since the words are the same as in the last clause of the verse.

Then the king arose, and tore his garments
In token of extreme grief and sorrow, as Jacob did when he was shown the …

Jonadab was as guilty of Ammon's death as of his sin; those who counsel us to do wickedly prove to be such false friends. Instead of loathing Absal…