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17 And David laments with this lamentation over Saul, and over his son Jonathan; 18 and he says to teach the sons of Judah “The Bow”; behold, it is written on the Scroll of the Upright: 19 “The beauty of Israel || [Is] wounded on your high places; How the mighty have fallen! 20 Do not declare [it] in Gath, || Do not proclaim the tidings in the streets of Ashkelon, || Lest they rejoice—The daughters of the Philistines, || Lest they exult—The daughters of the uncircumcised! 21 Mountains of Gilboa! No dew nor rain be on you, || And fields of raised-offerings! For there has become loathsome || The shield of the mighty, || The shield of Saul—without the anointed with oil. 22 From the blood of the wounded, || From the fat of the mighty, || The bow of Jonathan || Has not turned backward; And the sword of Saul does not return empty. 23 Saul and Jonathan! They are loved and pleasant in their lives, || And in their death they have not been parted. They have been lighter than eagles, || They have been mightier than lions! 24 Daughters of Israel! Weep for Saul, || Who is clothing you [in] scarlet with delights. Who is lifting up ornaments of gold on your clothing. 25 How the mighty have fallen || In the midst of the battle! Jonathan [was] wounded on your high places! 26 I am in distress for you, my brother Jonathan, || You were very pleasant to me; Your love was wonderful to me, || Above the love of women! 27 How the mighty have fallen, || Indeed, the weapons of war perish!” 2 Samuel 1:17-27, Literal Standard Version. Copyright © 2020 Covenant Press.
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