2 Samuel 1:25-27
Amplified Bible
25
“How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle!
Jonathan lies slain upon your high places.
26
“I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan;
You have been a good friend to me.
Your [a]love toward me was more wonderful
Than the love of women.
27
“How the mighty have fallen,
And the weapons of war have perished!”
Footnotes
- 2 Samuel 1:26 Jonathan graciously accepted God’s choice of David as the next ruler of Israel, and supported him, honored him, and wanted the very best for him.
2 Samuel 1:25-27
New International Version
25 “How the mighty have fallen in battle!
Jonathan lies slain on your heights.
26 I grieve(A) for you, Jonathan(B) my brother;(C)
you were very dear to me.
Your love for me was wonderful,(D)
more wonderful than that of women.
27 “How the mighty have fallen!
The weapons of war have perished!”(E)
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