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)