World English Bible
2 Samuel 1:25
“How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan is slain on your high places.”
Verse in context — 2 Samuel 1
23
Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives. In their death, they were not divided. They were swifter than eagles. They were stronger than lions.
24
You daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet delicately, who put ornaments of gold on your clothing.
25
How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan is slain on your high places.
26
I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan. You have been very pleasant 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!
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David’s reign as king, his triumphs and failures, and God’s covenant with him.
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