# 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]])