2 Samuel 1:17
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17 David intoned this lamentation over Saul and his son Jonathan.(A)
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2 Samuel 1:17
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David’s Lament for Saul and Jonathan
17 David took up this lament(A) concerning Saul and his son Jonathan,(B)
2 Samuel 1:23-27
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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.(A)
24 O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul,
who clothed you with crimson, in luxury,
who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.
25 How the mighty have fallen
in the midst of the battle!
Jonathan lies slain upon your high places.(B)
26 I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan;
greatly beloved were you to me;
your love to me was wonderful,
passing the love of women.(C)
27 How the mighty have fallen,
and the weapons of war perished!”(D)
2 Samuel 1:23-27
New International Version
23 Saul and Jonathan—
in life they were loved and admired,
and in death they were not parted.
They were swifter than eagles,(A)
they were stronger than lions.(B)
24 “Daughters of Israel,
weep for Saul,
who clothed you in scarlet and finery,
who adorned your garments with ornaments of gold.(C)
25 “How the mighty have fallen in battle!
Jonathan lies slain on your heights.
26 I grieve(D) for you, Jonathan(E) my brother;(F)
you were very dear to me.
Your love for me was wonderful,(G)
more wonderful than that of women.
27 “How the mighty have fallen!
The weapons of war have perished!”(H)
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