He did these things to show that he was extremely sad. Alternate translation: "tore his clothes, and threw himself on the floor grieving" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
They did this to show their sadness and to mourn with their king. Alternate translation: "and tore their clothes, mourning with the king" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])