²¹ “Ye mountains of Gilbo′a,
    let there be no dew or rain upon you,
    nor upsurging of the deep!^[c]
For there the shield of the mighty was defiled,
    the shield of Saul, not anointed with oil.

²² “From the blood of the slain,
    from the fat of the mighty,
the bow of Jonathan turned not back,
    and the sword of Saul returned not empty.

²³ “Saul and Jonathan, beloved and lovely!
    In life and in death they were not divided;
they were swifter than eagles,
    they were stronger than lions.

²⁴ “Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul,
    who clothed you daintily in scarlet,
    who put ornaments of gold upon your apparel.

²⁵ “How are the mighty fallen
    in the midst of the battle!

“Jonathan lies slain upon thy high places.
²⁶     I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan;
very pleasant have you been to me;
    your love to me was wonderful,
    passing the love of women.

²⁷ “How are the mighty fallen,
    and the weapons of war perished!”