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2 Samuel 1:17-19
New Century Version
2 Samuel 1:17-19
New Century Version
David’s Song About Saul and Jonathan
17 David sang a funeral song about Saul and his son Jonathan, 18 and he ordered that the people of Judah be taught this song. It is called “The Bow,” and it is written in the Book of Jashar:
19 “Israel, your leaders have been killed on the hills.
How the mighty have fallen in battle!
2 Samuel 1:17-19
New International Version
2 Samuel 1:17-19
New International Version
David’s Lament for Saul and Jonathan
17 David took up this lament(A) concerning Saul and his son Jonathan,(B) 18 and he ordered that the people of Judah be taught this lament of the bow (it is written in the Book of Jashar):(C)
Footnotes
- 2 Samuel 1:19 Gazelle here symbolizes a human dignitary.
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