Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Saul and Jonathan— in life they were loved and admired, and in death they were not parted. They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions. New Living Translation How beloved and gracious were Saul and Jonathan! They were together in life and in death. They were swifter than eagles, stronger than lions. English Standard Version “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. Berean Standard Bible Saul and Jonathan, beloved and delightful in life, were not divided in death. They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions. King James Bible 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. New King James Version “Saul and Jonathan were beloved and pleasant in their lives, And in their death they were not divided; They were swifter than eagles, They were stronger than lions. New American Standard Bible “Saul and Jonathan, beloved and delightful in life, And in their deaths they were not separated; They were swifter than eagles, They were mightier than lions. NASB 1995 “Saul and Jonathan, beloved and pleasant in their life, And in their death they were not parted; They were swifter than eagles, They were stronger than lions. NASB 1977 “Saul and Jonathan, beloved and pleasant in their life, And in their death they were not parted; They were swifter than eagles, They were stronger than lions. Legacy Standard Bible Saul and Jonathan, beloved and pleasant in their life, And in their death they were not separated; They were swifter than eagles, They were mightier than lions. Amplified Bible “Saul and Jonathan, beloved and lovely and friends in their lives, And in their death they were not separated; They were swifter than eagles, They were stronger than lions. Christian Standard Bible Saul and Jonathan, loved and delightful, they were not parted in life or in death. They were swifter than eagles, stronger than lions. Holman Christian Standard Bible Saul and Jonathan, loved and delightful, they were not parted in life or in death. They were swifter than eagles, stronger than lions. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version It was easy to love Saul and Jonathan. Together in life, together in death, they were faster than eagles and stronger than lions. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation Saul and Jonathan were loved and well-liked while they were living. They were not separated even when they died. They were swifter than eagles and stronger than lions. Good News Translation "Saul and Jonathan, so wonderful and dear; together in life, together in death; swifter than eagles, stronger than lions. International Standard Version Saul and Jonathan, loved and handsome in life, in death were not separated. Swifter than eagles they were, and more valiant than lions. Majority Standard Bible Saul and Jonathan, beloved and delightful in life, were not divided in death. They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions. NET Bible Saul and Jonathan were greatly loved during their lives, and not even in their deaths were they separated. They were swifter than eagles, stronger than lions. New Heart English Bible Saul and Jonathan, beloved and lovely, not separated. Lovely in their life, and in their death they were not separated. They were swifter than eagles. They were stronger than lions. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives. In their death, they were not divided. They were swifter than eagles. They were stronger than lions. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSaul and Jonathan! They are loved and pleasant in their lives, "" And in their death they have not been parted. They have been lighter than eagles, "" They have been mightier than lions! Young's Literal Translation Saul and Jonathan! They are loved and pleasant in their lives, And in their death they have not been parted. Than eagles they have been lighter, Than lions they have been mightier! Smith's Literal Translation Saul and Jonathan beloved and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not separated: they were swift above eagles, they were strong above lions. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSaul and Jonathan, lovely, and comely in their life, even in death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, stronger than lions. Catholic Public Domain Version Saul and Jonathan, worthy to be loved, and stately in their life: even in death they were not divided. They were swifter than eagles, stronger than lions. New American Bible Saul and Jonathan, beloved and dear, separated neither in life nor death, swifter than eagles, stronger than lions! New Revised Standard Version 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. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSaul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided; they were swifter than eagles, stronger than lions. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Shaul and Yonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not separated. They were swifter than eagles, and they were stronger than lions! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Saul and Jonathan, the lovely and the pleasant In their lives, even in their death they were not divided; They were swifter than eagles, They were stronger than lions. Brenton Septuagint Translation Saul and Jonathan, the beloved and the beautiful, were not divided: comely were they in their life, and in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, and they were stronger than lions. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Song for Saul and Jonathan…22From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan did not retreat, and the sword of Saul did not return empty. 23Saul and Jonathan, beloved and delightful in life, were not divided in death. They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions. 24O daughters of Israel, weep for Saul, who clothed you in scarlet and luxury, who decked your garments with ornaments of gold.… Cross References 1 Samuel 18:1-4 After David had finished speaking with Saul, the souls of Jonathan and David were knit together, and Jonathan loved him as himself. / And from that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father’s house. / Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. ... 1 Samuel 20:17 And Jonathan had David reaffirm his vow out of love for him, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself. 1 Samuel 14:47-48 After Saul had assumed the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side—the Moabites, the Ammonites, the Edomites, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he routed them. / He fought valiantly and defeated the Amalekites, delivering Israel from the hands of its plunderers. 1 Samuel 31:1-6 Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. / The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. / When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him critically. ... 1 Chronicles 10:1-6 Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. / The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. / When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him. ... 1 Samuel 19:4-5 Then Jonathan spoke well of David to his father Saul and said to him, “The king should not sin against his servant David; he has not sinned against you. In fact, his actions have been highly beneficial to you. / He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced, so why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason?” 1 Samuel 23:16-18 And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God, / saying, “Do not be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on you. And you will be king over Israel, and I will be your second-in-command. Even my father Saul knows this is true.” / So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. And David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home. 1 Samuel 31:11-13 When the people of Jabesh-gilead heard what the Philistines had done to Saul, / all their men of valor set out, journeyed all night, and retrieved the bodies of Saul and his sons from the wall of Beth-shan. When they arrived at Jabesh, they burned the bodies there. / Then they took their bones and buried them under the tamarisk tree in Jabesh, and they fasted seven days. 1 Samuel 14:52 And the war with the Philistines was fierce for all the days of Saul. So whenever he noticed any strong or brave man, Saul would enlist him. 1 Samuel 18:7 And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.” 1 Samuel 20:42 And Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for the two of us have sworn in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘May the LORD be a witness between you and me, and between your descendants and mine forever.’” Then David got up and departed, and Jonathan went back into the city. 1 Samuel 24:16-22 When David had finished saying these things, Saul called back, “Is that your voice, David my son?” Then Saul wept aloud / and said to David, “You are more righteous than I, for you have rewarded me with good, though I have rewarded you with evil. / And you have declared this day how you have treated me well, for when the LORD delivered me into your hand, you did not kill me. ... 1 Samuel 26:21-25 Then Saul replied, “I have sinned. Come back, David my son. I will never harm you again, because today you considered my life precious. I have played the fool and have committed a grave error!” / “Here is the king’s spear,” David answered. “Let one of the young men come over and get it. / May the LORD repay every man for his righteousness and faithfulness. For the LORD delivered you into my hand today, but I would not extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed. ... 1 Samuel 28:19 Moreover, the LORD will deliver Israel with you into the hand of the Philistines, and tomorrow you and your sons will be with me. And the LORD will deliver the army of Israel into the hand of the Philistines.” 1 Samuel 9:2 And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people. Treasury of Scripture 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. pleasant. 1 Samuel 18:1 And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 1 Samuel 20:2 And he said unto him, God forbid; thou shalt not die: behold, my father will do nothing either great or small, but that he will shew it me: and why should my father hide this thing from me? it is not so. they were 1 Samuel 31:1-5 Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa… swifter 2 Samuel 2:18 And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe. Deuteronomy 28:49 The LORD shall bring a nation against thee from far, from the end of the earth, as swift as the eagle flieth; a nation whose tongue thou shalt not understand; 1 Chronicles 12:8 And of the Gadites there separated themselves unto David into the hold to the wilderness men of might, and men of war fit for the battle, that could handle shield and buckler, whose faces were like the faces of lions, and were as swift as the roes upon the mountains; stronger 2 Samuel 23:20 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow: Judges 14:18 And the men of the city said unto him on the seventh day before the sun went down, What is sweeter than honey? and what is stronger than a lion? And he said unto them, If ye had not plowed with my heifer, ye had not found out my riddle. Proverbs 30:30 A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any; Jump to Previous Beloved Death Divided Eagles Gracious Jonathan Loved Lovely Mightier Parted Pleasant Pleasing Quickly Saul Stronger SwifterJump to Next Beloved Death Divided Eagles Gracious Jonathan Loved Lovely Mightier Parted Pleasant Pleasing Quickly Saul Stronger Swifter2 Samuel 1 1. The Amalekite who accused himself of Saul's death is slain17. David laments Saul and Jonathan with a song Saul and Jonathan This phrase introduces the central figures of the verse, King Saul and his son Jonathan. In the Hebrew text, their names are presented with a sense of honor and respect. Saul, the first king of Israel, was anointed by the prophet Samuel, and Jonathan, his son, was known for his deep friendship with David. Their relationship is complex, marked by both familial loyalty and the political tension of Saul's jealousy towards David. The mention of their names together here emphasizes their unity and shared fate, despite the turmoil that characterized Saul's reign. beloved and delightful they were not parted in life or in death They were swifter than eagles they were stronger than lions "Saul and Jonathan, the lovely and pleasant, Hebrew Saulשָׁא֣וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites and Jonathan, וִיהוֹנָתָ֗ן (wî·hō·w·nā·ṯān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3083: Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites beloved הַנֶּאֱהָבִ֤ים (han·ne·’ĕ·hā·ḇîm) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 157: To have affection f and delightful וְהַנְּעִימִם֙ (wə·han·nə·‘î·mim) Conjunctive waw, Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 5273: Pleasant, delightful in life, בְּחַיֵּיהֶ֔ם (bə·ḥay·yê·hem) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life were not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no divided נִפְרָ֑דוּ (nip̄·rā·ḏū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6504: To break through, spread, separate in death. וּבְמוֹתָ֖ם (ū·ḇə·mō·w·ṯām) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4194: Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin They were swifter קַ֔לּוּ (qal·lū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7043: To be slight, swift or trifling than eagles, מִנְּשָׁרִ֣ים (min·nə·šā·rîm) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5404: The eagle they were stronger גָּבֵֽרוּ׃ (gā·ḇê·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1396: To be strong, to prevail, act insolently than lions. מֵאֲרָי֖וֹת (mê·’ă·rā·yō·wṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 738: A lion Links 2 Samuel 1:23 NIV2 Samuel 1:23 NLT 2 Samuel 1:23 ESV 2 Samuel 1:23 NASB 2 Samuel 1:23 KJV 2 Samuel 1:23 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 1:23 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 1:23 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 1:23 French Bible 2 Samuel 1:23 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 1:23 Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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