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And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son:
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Verse 17 is found in chapter 1 of 2 Samuel. David’s lament for Saul and Jonathan transforms the military tragedy into a poetic reflection on Israel and its leaders. David does not celebrate the fall of his persecutor, but remembers his military greatness and expresses especially deep grief for Jonathan. The repeated call not to announce the defeat in Gath and Ashkelon emphasizes concern for Israel’s honor before its enemies. The poem reveals the emotional and theological dimension of David’s loyalty.
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Compare 2 Samuel 1:17 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Und David klagte diese Klage über Saul und Jonathan, seinen Sohn,
Español · RVR1909 Y endechó David a Saúl y a Jonathán su hijo con esta endecha.
Español · NTBT David entonó esta lamentación por Saúl y por su hijo Jonatán
Français · LSG Voici le cantique funèbre que David composa sur Saül et sur Jonathan, son fils,
Italiano · DIO1885 ALLORA Davide fece questo lamento sopra Saulle, e sopra Gionatan, suo figliuolo;
Português · ARC E lamentou Davi a Saul e a Jônatas, seu filho, com esta lamentação
中文 · RCUV 大衛 作了這首哀歌，哀悼 掃羅 和他兒子 約拿單 ，
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