2 Samuel 1:25

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

2 Samuel 1:25

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

How the mighty have fallen in the thick of battle! Jonathan lies slain on your heights.

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KJV

King James Version

How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, [thou wast] slain in thine high places.

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WEB

World English Bible

How the mighty have fallen in the middle of the battle! Jonathan was slain on your high places.

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ASV

American Standard Version

How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan is slain upon thy high places.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

2 Samuel 1

²³ Saul and Jonathan, beloved and delightful in life, were not divided in death. They were swifter than eagles; they were stronger than lions.

²⁴ O daughters of Israel, weep for Saul, who clothed you in scarlet and luxury, who decked your garments with ornaments of gold.

²⁵ How the mighty have fallen in the thick of battle! Jonathan lies slain on your heights.

²⁶ I grieve for you, Jonathan, my brother. You were delightful to me; your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women.

²⁷ How the mighty have fallen, and the weapons of war have perished!”

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