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23 Saul and Jonathan were greatly loved[a] during their lives,
and not even in their deaths were they separated.
They were swifter than eagles, stronger than lions.
24 O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul,
who clothed you in scarlet[b] as well as jewelry,
who put gold jewelry on your clothes.
25 How the warriors have fallen
in the midst of battle!
Jonathan lies slain on your high places!

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 1:23 tn Heb “beloved and dear.”
  2. 2 Samuel 1:24 sn Clothing of scarlet was expensive and beyond the financial reach of most people.