In 2 Chronicles 34:27, God speaks to Josiah: 'because... thou didst rend thy clothes, I have heard thee'—the direct divine response.

In 2 Chronicles 34:30, Josiah goes to the temple and reads the book publicly—the fruit of his personal repentance.

2 Kings 22:11 is the parallel account of Josiah tearing his clothes upon hearing the Law, identical event.

In 2 Kings 22:19, God responds to Josiah's tearing clothes, saying he humbled himself—adding the divine perspective to the same event.

In Jeremiah 36:22-24, King Jehoiakim burns the scroll and does not rend his clothes—a sharp contrast to Josiah's humble repentance.

Romans 3:20 explains the law brings knowledge of sin. Josiah's tearing of clothes exemplifies this conviction upon hearing the Law.

Galatians 3:10-13 says the law brings a curse for disobedience; Josiah's distress reflects understanding of that curse. Clear thematic parallel.

In Jeremiah 36:24, Jehoiakim and his servants did not rend their garments—a direct contrast to Josiah's reverent fear.

In 2 Kings 22:12, Josiah immediately commands a delegation to inquire of the Lord after tearing his clothes—showing his next step.

Romans 7:7-11 describes how the law reveals sin and brings death. Josiah's reaction shows the law's power to convict, a parallel theme.