# 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]])