And when the king heard the words of the book of the law, he rent his clothes. Renting of clothes in Israel was an expression of_________

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Renting of clothes in Israel was an expression of disappointment and grief. This was a way of showing sadness, mourning or distress. When someone rent their clothes, they were tearing them apart as a symbol of their strong emotions and the depth of their feelings. This was a common way of expressing sorrow or mourning in biblical times and it was usually done in response to something that was seen as very sad or tragic.