2Samuel:1:17-27

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* And David sang this death-dirge over Saul , and over his son Jonathan ; * and he said to teach the sons of Judah The Song of the Bow . Behold , it is written in the Book of Jashar : * The beauty of Israel is slain on your high places . How are the mighty fallen ! * Tell it not in Gath ; do not make it known in the streets of Ashkelon , that the daughters of the Philistines not rejoice ; that the daughters of the uncircumcised not exult . * Mountains of Gilboa , let not dew or rain be on you , nor fields of offerings ; for there the shield of the mighty was vilely cast away , the shield of Saul , not being anointed with oil . * From the blood of the slain , from the fat of the mighty , the bow of Jonathan did not draw back ; and the sword of Saul did not return empty . * Saul and Jonathan ! They were beloved and delightful in their lives ; and in their death they were not parted . They were swifter than eagles ; they were stronger than lions . * Daughters of Israel , weep over Saul , who clothed you with scarlet delights , who put ornaments of gold on your clothing . * How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle ! Jonathan is slain on your high places ! * I am distressed over you , my brother Jonathan . You were very delightful to me ; your love was wonderful to me , more than the love of women . * How are the mighty fallen , and the weapons of war perished !

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