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2 Samuel 1:25

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

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  1. 2 Samuel 1:23

    Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.

  2. 2 Samuel 1:24

    Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, with other delights, who put on ornaments of gold upon your apparel.

  3. 2 Samuel 1:26

    I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.

  4. 2 Samuel 1:27

    How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!

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