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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)