NET
2 But he went no farther than the king’s gate, for no one was permitted to enter the king’s gate clothed in sackcloth.
Darby
2 and came even before the king's gate; for none might enter into the king's gate clothed with sackcloth.
KJV
2 And came even before the king's gate: for none [might] enter into the king's gate clothed with sackcloth.