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Then the king arose, and tore his garments, and lay on the earth; and all his servants stood by with their clothes torn.
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Ancient Rituals of Grief
Commentators explain that David's actions—tearing his garments and lying on the earth—were culturally understood rituals for expressing the most extreme grief. John Gill draws direct parallels to Jacob mourning Joseph and Job mourning his children, showing this was a recognized way to convey utter devastation over the loss of family.
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2 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
Tare his garments. —Rather, rent his clothes, since the words are the same as in the last clause of the verse.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then the king arose, and tore his garments In token of extreme grief and sorrow, as Jacob did when he was shown the …
Presbyterian
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…