Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But he went only as far as the king’s gate, because the law prohibited anyone wearing sackcloth from entering that gate.
World English Bible (WEB)
He came even before the king’s gate, for no one is allowed inside the king’s gate clothed with sackcloth.
Strong's King James
And came{H935}{(H8799)} even before{H6440} the king's{H4428} gate{H8179}: for none might enter{H935}{(H8800)} into the king's{H4428} gate{H8179} clothed{H3830} with sackcloth{H8242}.
The F.O.G *
He went as far as the king's gate, for no one was to enter the king's gate clothed in sackcloth.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
and he cometh in unto the front of the gate of the king, but none is to come in unto the gate of the king with a sackcloth-garment.
