Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth on his waist, and mourned for his son many days.
Genesis 37:34
Surrounding context
37:33 And he recognized it and said, "It is my son's tunic. A wild beast has devoured him. Without doubt Joseph is torn to pieces."
37:34 Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth on his waist, and mourned for his son many days.
37:35 And all his sons and all his daughters arose to comfort him; but he refused to be comforted, and he said, "For I shall go down into the grave to my son in mourning." Thus his father wept for him.