# 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/jit/figs-metonymy]]) # he tore his clothes This is a symbolic action that indicates intense grief or sadness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-symaction]])