2 Samuel 1:17-27
New Century Version
David’s Song About Saul and Jonathan
17 David sang a funeral song about Saul and his son Jonathan, 18 and he ordered that the people of Judah be taught this song. It is called “The Bow,” and it is written in the Book of Jashar:
19 “Israel, your leaders have been killed on the hills.
How the mighty have fallen in battle!
20 Don’t tell it in Gath.
Don’t announce it in the streets of Ashkelon.
If you do, the Philistine women will be happy.
The daughters of the Philistines will rejoice.
21 “May there be no dew or rain on the mountains of Gilboa,
and may their fields produce no grain,
because there the mighty warrior’s shield was dishonored.
Saul’s shield will no longer be rubbed with oil.
22 Jonathan’s bow did not fail
to kill many soldiers.
Saul’s sword did not fail
to wound many strong men.
23 “We loved Saul and Jonathan
and enjoyed them while they lived.
They are together even in death.
They were faster than eagles.
They were stronger than lions.
24 “You daughters of Israel, cry for Saul.
Saul clothed you with red dresses
and put gold decorations on them.
25 “How the mighty have fallen in battle!
Jonathan is dead on Gilboa’s hills.
26 I cry for you, my brother Jonathan.
I enjoyed your friendship so much.
Your love to me was wonderful,
better than the love of women.
27 “How the mighty have fallen!
The weapons of war are gone.”
The Holy Bible, New Century Version®. Copyright © 2005 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
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