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Berean Standard Bible

“On hearing this report, King Hezekiah tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD.”

Isaiah 37:1

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Isaiah 37 tells how King Hezekiah responded to the Assyrian threat. After the Assyrian commander mocked God and demanded surrender, Hezekiah tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and went into the house of the Lord.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

On hearing this report, King Hezekiah tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD.

World English Bible (WEB)

When king Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into Yahweh’s house.

King James Version (KJV)

And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And on hearing it Hezekiah took off his robe and put on haircloth and went into the house of the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

ACONTECIÓ pues, que el rey Ezechîas, oído esto, rasgó sus vestidos, y cubierto de saco vino á la casa de Jehová.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando el rey Ezequías se enteró del resultado de la reunión, rasgó su ropa y se vistió de tela ordinaria de la que se usa para hacer sacos, como señal de humildad y duelo, y fue al templo a orar.

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