## Jacob tore his garments ##

See how you translated the similar phrase in [Genesis 37:29](./29.md).

## put sackcloth upon his loins ##

Here "loins" refers to the middle part of the body or the waist. Alternate translation: "put on sackcloth."

## but he refused to be comforted ##

Alternate translation: "but he would not let them comfort him." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## Sheol ##

"the grave"

## The Midianites sold him ##

"The Midianites sold Joseph"

## the captain of the bodyguard ##

"the leader of the soldiers who guarded the king"