2 Samuel 1:25

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

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 1:25

BSB
How the mighty have fallen in the thick of battle! Jonathan lies slain on your heights.
AKJV
How are the mighty fallen in the middle of the battle! O Jonathan, you were slain in your high places.
CPDV
How could the valiant have fallen in battle? How could Jonathan have been slain on the heights?
ERV
How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan is slain upon thy high places.
NHEB
How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle. Jonathan is slain on your high places.
SMT
How have the powerful fallen in the midst of the battle Jonathan wounded upon the heights!

Commentary for 2 Samuel 1:25

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 1:25
Summary
Repeated lament for fallen warrior hero
Event
Elegy refrain repeated
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament