1 Kings 11:30

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“And Ahijah took hold of the new cloak he was wearing, tore it into twelve pieces,”

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BSBPD

“And Ahijah took hold of the new cloak he was wearing, tore it into twelve pieces,”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And Ahijah caught the new garment that was on him, and rent it in twelve pieces:”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And Ahijah laid hold of the new garment that was on him, and rent it in twelve pieces.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and Ahijah layeth hold on the new garment that <FI>is<Fi> on him, and rendeth it--twelve pieces,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Kings 11:30 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Samuel 15:27As Samuel turned to go, Saul grabbed the hem of his robe, and it tore.
  2. 1 Samuel 24:4So David’s men said to him, “This is the day about which the LORD said to you, ‘Behold, I will deliver your enemy into your hand, that you may do with him as you wish.’” Then David crept up secretly and cut off a corner of Saul’s robe.

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