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24 
“O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul,
Who clothed you [a]luxuriously in scarlet,
Who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.
25 
“How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle!
Jonathan lies slain upon your high places.
26 
“I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan;
You have been a good friend to me.
Your [b]love toward me was more wonderful
Than the love of women.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 1:24 Lit with jewelry.
  2. 2 Samuel 1:26 Jonathan graciously accepted God’s choice of David as the next ruler of Israel, and supported him, honored him, and wanted the very best for him.

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