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And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.
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Verse 11 is found in chapter 22 of 2 Kings. When Josiah hears the words of the book, he tears his clothes. His reaction shows that the reading is not presented as neutral information, but as an accusation directly affecting the spiritual condition of the people. The king recognizes that Judah has provoked the Lord’s anger because its ancestors did not obey what was written. Josiah then seeks to consult the Lord through his representatives. The scene presents a fundamental sequence: hearing the word, recognizing guilt, and seeking God’s response. Reform begins with a serious confrontation with Scripture.
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Compare 2 Kings 22:11 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Da aber der König hörte die Worte im Gesetzbuch, zerriß er seine Kleider.
Español · RVR1909 Y cuando el rey hubo oído las palabras del libro de la ley, rasgó sus vestidos.
Español · NTBT Cuando el rey oyó las palabras del libro de la ley, rasgó su ropa.
Français · LSG Lorsque le roi entendit les paroles du livre de la loi, il déchira ses vêtements.
Italiano · DIO1885 E quando il re ebbe udite le parole del libro della Legge, stracciò i suoi vestimenti.
Português · ARC Sucedeu, pois, que, ouvindo o rei as palavras do livro da lei, rasgou as suas vestes.
中文 · RCUV 王聽見律法書上的話，就撕裂衣服。
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