34:19a When the king heard the words of the Law,

When the king heard the words of the law
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When King Josiah heard the law ⌊of Yahweh that was in the book⌋

34:19b he tore his clothes

he tore his clothes.
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he tore his clothes ⌊because he was so dismayed/sad⌋.

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