2 Samuel 1:27

David’s Song for Saul and Jonathan · 2 Samuel 1:17–27
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Translations

Modern
How the mighty have fallen, and the weapons of war have perished!”
Traditional
How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!
Literal
How the mighty have fallen, and the weapons of war have perished!”
Latin
Quomodo ceciderunt robusti, et perierunt arma bellica?

Original

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

Notes

The forty years of Saul’s reign ended in tragedy. The Philistines struck a devastating blow against his people. They killed Saul’s sons and later mutilated Saul’s body after he took his own life (1 Samuel 31). After these tragic events, the story begins to focus on David and his rise as a leader.

Glossary

Baanah Book of Jashar David Mourning Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

David: King of Israel: Lamentation Over Saul Elegy: David's, on Saul and Jonathan Friendship: David and Jonathan Jonathan: Son of Saul: Mourned by David Military Arms: Offensive: Called Weapons of War Mourning: David's Lamentations Over: The Death of Saul and his Sons Poetry: Elegy: Upon the Death of Saul Song: War