2 Samuel 1:19

The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty fallen!

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 1:19

BSB
"Your glory, O Israel, lies slain on your heights. How the mighty have fallen!
AKJV
The beauty of Israel is slain on your high places: how are the mighty fallen!
CPDV
The illustrious of Israel have been killed upon your mountains. How could the valiant have fallen?
ERV
Thy glory, O Israel, is slain upon thy high places! how are the mighty fallen!
NHEB
"Your glory, Israel, is slain on your high places. How the mighty have fallen.
SMT
The beauty of Israel was wounded upon thy heights: how have the powerful fallen.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 1:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 1:19
Summary
Lament for fallen warrior heroes
Event
Elegy opening lines
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament