2 Samuel 1:2
It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and earth upon his head: and so it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance.
Cross-references
2 Samuel 4:10
Historical context
In 2 Samuel 4:10, David recalls killing the Amalekite who brought news of Saul's death — the same event as the messenger's arrival here.
2 Samuel 15:32
Parallel
In 2 Samuel 15:32, Hushai meets David with robe torn and dust on head — exactly the same mourning signs as the messenger.
Joshua 7:6
Parallel
In Joshua 7:6, Joshua tears his clothes, falls facedown, and elders sprinkle dust on heads — identical combination of torn clothes, dust, and prostration.
1 Samuel 4:12
Parallel
In 1 Samuel 4:12, a messenger also arrives with torn clothes and earth on head to report a calamity — the same sign of grief used here.
Joel 2:13
Contrast
In Joel 2:13, God calls to 'rend your heart and not your garments' — contrasting outward torn clothes here with inward repentance.