Other translations
American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
Darby Bible Translation
And it came to pass when the king heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his garments.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
And the king had heard the words of the law of the Lord, he rent his garments.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes.
God's Word
When the king heard what the book of the Teachings said, he tore his clothes [in distress].
Holman Christian Standard Bible
When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
International Standard Version
When the king heard what was written in the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes
NET Bible
When the king heard the words of the law scroll, he tore his clothes.
New American Standard Bible
When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.
New International Version
When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his robes.
New Living Translation
When the king heard what was written in the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes in despair.
Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
The World English Bible
It happened, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he tore his clothes.