Nave's Topical Bible: Orville J. Nave, A.M., D.D., LL.D.

SACKCLOTH

• A symbol of mourning 1 Ki. 20:31, 32; Job 16:15; Isa. 15:3; Jer. 4:8, 6:26, 49:3; Lam. 2:10; Ezek. 7:18; Dan. 9:3; Joel 1:8
• Worn by Jacob when it was reported to him that Joseph had been devoured by wild animals Gen. 37:34
• Animals covered with, at a time of national mourning Jonah 3:8
• See MOURNING