RobH_en_tn/2ki/22/11.md

It came about that

If your language has a way to mark the beginning of a new part of the story, consider using it here.

had heard the words of the law

Here "words" represents the message of the law. Alternate translation: "had heard the laws that were written in the book" or "had heard the laws that were written in the scroll" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

he tore his clothes

This is a symbolic action that indicates intense grief or sadness. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction)