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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.
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Verse 23 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 1:23 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 Saul und Jonathan, holdselig und lieblich in ihrem Leben, sind auch im Tode nicht geschieden; schneller waren sie denn die Adler und stärker denn die Löwen.
Español · RVR1909 Saúl y Jonathán, amados y queridos en su vida, En su muerte tampoco fueron apartados: Más ligeros que águilas, Más fuertes que leones.
Español · NTBT Saúl y Jonatán, amados y agradables en su vida, tampoco en su muerte fueron separados. Eran más veloces que águilas y más fuertes que leones.
Français · LSG Saül et Jonathan, aimables et chéris pendant leur vie, N'ont point été séparés dans leur mort; Ils étaient plus légers que les aigles, Ils étaient plus forts que les lions.
Italiano · DIO1885 Saulle e Gionatan, amabili e piacevoli in vita loro, Eziandio nella morte loro non sono stati separati. Erano più veloci che aquile. Più forti che leoni.
Português · ARC Saul e Jônatas, tão amados e queridos na sua vida, também na sua morte não se separaram; eram mais ligeiros do que as águias, mais fortes do que os leões.
中文 · RCUV 掃羅 和 約拿單 生時相悅相愛， 死時也不分離。 他們比鷹更快， 比獅子還強。
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