KJV ORIGINAL
Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, with other delights, who put on ornaments of gold upon your apparel.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You women of Israel, cry and mourn for Saul, who dressed you in beautiful scarlet clothing and other fine things, who adorned your clothes with gold ornaments.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is calling on the women of Israel to mourn for King Saul, remembering how he brought them prosperity and beautiful things during his reign.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of David's funeral song lamenting the deaths of King Saul and his son Jonathan after they were killed in battle against the Philistines. During Saul's reign, Israel had experienced military victories that brought wealth and luxury goods, including fine clothing and gold ornaments that would have been especially meaningful to women of that era.
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