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I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.
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Verse 26 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 1:26 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 Es ist mir Leid um dich, mein Bruder Jonathan: ich habe große Freude und Wonne an dir gehabt; deine Liebe ist mir sonderlicher gewesen, denn Frauenliebe ist.
Español · RVR1909 Angustia tengo por ti, hermano mío Jonathán, Que me fuiste muy dulce: Más maravilloso me fue tu amor, Que el amor de las mujeres.
Español · NTBT Estoy angustiado por ti, Jonatán, hermano mío. Me eras muy querido. Tu amor por mí fue maravilloso, más que el amor de las mujeres.
Français · LSG Je suis dans la douleur à cause de toi, Jonathan, mon frère! Tu faisais tout mon plaisir; Ton amour pour moi était admirable, Au-dessus de l'amour des femmes.
Italiano · DIO1885 Gionatan, fratello mio, io son distretto per cagion di te; Tu mi eri molto piacevole; L’amor tuo mi era più singolare che l’amore che si porta alle donne.
Português · ARC Angustiado estou por ti, meu irmão Jônatas; quão amabilíssimo me eras! Mais maravilhoso me era o teu amor do que o amor das mulheres.
中文 · RCUV 我兄 約拿單 哪，我為你悲傷！ 我甚喜愛你！ 你對我的愛何等奇妙， 過於婦女的愛情。
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