1 by the sword.
13 be taught to the people of Judah; it is written in the Book of Jashar.) He said,
19
For there the shield of the mighty was defiled,
the shield of Saul, anointed with oil no more.
22 1 Sam 18.4; Isa 34.6 From the blood of the slain,
from the fat of the mighty,
the bow of Jonathan did not turn back,
nor the sword of Saul return empty.
23 Judg 14.18; Jer 4.13 Saul and Jonathan, beloved and lovely!
In life and in death they were not divided;
they were swifter than eagles;
they were stronger than lions.
24O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul,
who clothed you with crimson, in luxury,
who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.
25 vv 19, 27 How the mighty have fallen
in the midst of the battle!
Jonathan lies slain upon your high places.
26 1 Sam 18.1–4 I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan;
greatly beloved were you to me;
your love to me was wonderful,
passing the love of women.
27 vv 19, 25 ; 1 Sam 2.4How the mighty have fallen,
and the weapons of war perished!”
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