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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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Verse 25 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 1:25 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 Wie sind die Helden so gefallen im Streit! Jonathan ist auf deinen Höhen erschlagen.
Español · RVR1909 ¡Cómo han caído los valientes en medio de la batalla! ¡Jonathán, muerto en tus alturas!
Español · NTBT ¡Cómo han caído los valientes en medio de la batalla! ¡Jonatán yace muerto en tus alturas!
Français · LSG Comment des héros sont-ils tombés au milieu du combat? Comment Jonathan a-t-il succombé sur tes collines?
Italiano · DIO1885 Come son caduti i prodi in mezzo della battaglia! E come è stato ucciso Gionatan sopra i tuoi alti luoghi, O paese d’Israele!
Português · ARC Como caíram os poderosos, no meio da peleja! Jônatas nos teus altos foi morto.
中文 · RCUV 英雄竟然在陣上仆倒！ 約拿單 竟然在你的高處被殺！
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