2Samuel:1:17-27

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* Then David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son , * and he told them to teach the children of Judah the Song of the Bow ; indeed it is written in the Book of Jasher : * "The beauty of Israel is slain on your high places ! How the mighty have fallen ! * Tell it not in Gath , Proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon -- Lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice , Lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph . * "O mountains of Gilboa , Let there be no dew nor rain upon you , Nor fields of offerings . For the shield of the mighty is cast away there ! The shield of Saul , not anointed with oil . * From the blood of the slain , From the fat of the mighty , The bow of Jonathan did not turn back , And the sword of Saul did not return empty . * "Saul and Jonathan were beloved and pleasant in their lives , And in their death they were not divided ; They were swifter than eagles , They were stronger than lions . * "O daughters of Israel , weep over Saul , Who clothed you in scarlet , with luxury ; Who put ornaments of gold on your apparel . * "How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle ! Jonathan was slain in your high places . * I am distressed for you , my brother Jonathan ; You have been very pleasant to me ; Your love to me was wonderful , Surpassing the love of women . * "How the mighty have fallen , And the weapons of war perished !"

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