2 Kings 22:11

And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 22:19 Historical context

In 2 Kings 22:19, God acknowledges Josiah's humble response to hearing the book — the direct consequence of his reaction in verse 11.

2 Kings 18:37 Related theme

2 Kings 18:37 describes officials tearing their clothes upon hearing the Rabshakeh's threats, a similar outward sign of distress to Josiah's here.

2 Chronicles 34:19 is the parallel account of Josiah tearing his robes upon hearing the Book of the Law, recording the same event.

Jeremiah 36:24 records King Jehoiakim tearing none of his garments upon hearing God's word, contrasting sharply with Josiah's tearful repentance here.

Jonah 3:6 Parallel

Jonah 3:6 describes the Ninevite king removing his robe and sitting in sackcloth upon hearing God's message, paralleling Josiah's torn robes.

Isaiah 37:1 Parallel

Isaiah 37:1 recounts Hezekiah tearing his clothes and entering the temple upon hearing the Assyrian threat, mirroring Josiah's reaction to the Law.

Nehemiah 8:9 records the people weeping when the Law was read, a parallel response of grief to hearing God's word, though they are told not to mourn.

Joel 2:13 Contrast

Joel 2:13 calls for rending hearts not garments, contrasting outward signs with inward repentance—a deeper layer to Josiah's outward tearing.

Amos 2:4 Contrast

Amos 2:4 condemns Judah for rejecting the law, contrasting with Josiah's grief-stricken response upon hearing it.