KJV ORIGINAL
And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And David mourned deeply with this funeral song for Saul and for his son Jonathan:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David expressed his grief through a heartfelt funeral song for both King Saul and his dear friend Jonathan.
📚 Historical Context
This verse introduces David's famous lament after learning of the deaths of King Saul and Jonathan at the Battle of Mount Gilboa against the Philistines. Despite Saul's years of persecution and attempts to kill David, David honored both the king and his beloved friend Jonathan with this public mourning song. This demonstrated David's respect for God's anointed king and his genuine love for Jonathan, showing his character as he was about to become Israel's next king.
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