2 Kings 18:37
Then came Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder, to Hezekiah with their clothes rent, and told him the words of Rab–shakeh.
Cross-reference
In 2 Kings 22:11, Josiah rends his clothes upon hearing God's words — a similar response of alarm.
In 2 Kings 19:1, Hezekiah tears his clothes and goes to the temple in response to this report.
2 Kings 22:19 interprets rending clothes as a sign of a tender, humble heart — adding depth to the officials' action.
In Isaiah 36:21, the people obey Hezekiah's command to remain silent—the immediate context before the officials tear their clothes.
Isaiah 36:22 is the direct parallel account of these same officials reporting to Hezekiah with torn clothes.
In Jeremiah 36:24, the king and his servants did not tear their clothes upon hearing God's word—contrasting the proper grief shown here.
Isaiah 22:15 identifies Shebna, one of the officials here, as a steward facing judgment — adding backstory to his role.
Isaiah 22:20 introduces Eliakim, another official here, as Shebna’s replacement — linking to his future promotion.