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The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty fallen!
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Verse 19 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 1:19 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 "Die Edelsten in Israel sind auf deiner Höhe erschlagen. Wie sind die Helden gefallen!
Español · RVR1909 ¡Perecido ha la gloria de Israel sobre tus montañas! ¡Cómo han caído los valientes!
Español · NTBT «¡Tu gloria, Israel, yace muerta en tus alturas! ¡Cómo han caído los valientes!
Français · LSG L'élite d'Israël a succombé sur tes collines! Comment des héros sont-ils tombés?
Italiano · DIO1885 O gentil paese d’Israele, Sopra i tuoi alti luoghi giacciono gli uccisi; Come son caduti gli uomini valorosi!
Português · ARC Ah, ornamento de Israel! Nos teus altos foi ferido, como caíram os poderosos!
中文 · RCUV 以色列 啊，尊榮者在你的高處被殺！ 大英雄竟然仆倒！
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