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Jonathan lies slain on your heights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Oh, how the mighty heroes have fallen in battle! Jonathan lies dead on the hills.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle! “Jonathan lies slain on your high places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />How the mighty have fallen in the thick of battle! Jonathan lies slain on your heights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, <i>thou wast</i> slain in thine high places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan <i>was</i> slain in your high places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan is slaughtered on your high places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220How have the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan is slain on your high places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“How have the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan is slain on your high places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />How have the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan is slain on your high places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan lies slain upon your high places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />How the mighty have fallen in the thick of battle! Jonathan lies slain on your heights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />How the mighty have fallen in the thick of battle! Jonathan lies slain on your heights. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan is slain upon thy high places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Our warriors have fallen in the heat of battle, and Jonathan lies dead on the hills of Gilboa. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan is slain upon thy high places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />See how the mighty have fallen in battle! On your hills Jonathan was killed!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"The brave soldiers have fallen, they were killed in battle. Jonathan lies dead in the hills. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />How have the valiant fallen in the tumult of battle! Jonathan lies slain on your high places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />How the mighty have fallen in the thick of battle! Jonathan lies slain on your heights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />How the warriors have fallen in the midst of battle! Jonathan lies slain on your high places! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle. Jonathan is slain on your high places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan thou wast slain in thy high places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />How the mighty have fallen in the middle of the battle! Jonathan was slain on your high places. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />How the mighty have fallen "" In the midst of the battle! Jonathan [was] wounded on your high places!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> How have the mighty fallen In the midst of the battle! Jonathan! on thy high places wounded!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />How have the powerful fallen in the midst of the battle Jonathan wounded upon the heights!<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />How are the valiant fallen in battle? Jonathan slain in the high places? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />How could the valiant have fallen in battle? How could Jonathan have been slain on the heights?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />How can the warriors have fallen in the thick of battle! Jonathan—slain upon your heights! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan lies slain upon your high places.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, upon her high places are many slain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />How the mighty ones have fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan, on your high places they are slain!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan upon thy high places is slain!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, even the slain ones upon thy high places!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/1-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=232" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/1.htm">David's Song for Saul and Jonathan</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>O daughters of Israel, weep for Saul, who clothed you in scarlet and luxury, who decked your garments with ornaments of gold. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/349.htm" title="349: ’êḵ (Interjection) -- How?. Also eykah; and teykakah; prolonged from 'ay; how? Or how!; also where.">How</a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: ḡib·bō·rîm (Adj-mp) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">the mighty</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: nā·p̄ə·lū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">have fallen</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·wḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">in the thick</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: ham·mil·ḥā·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">of battle!</a> <a href="/hebrew/3083.htm" title="3083: yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and nathan; Jehovah-given; Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites.">Jonathan</a> <a href="/hebrew/2491.htm" title="2491: ḥā·lāl (N-ms) -- Pierced, polluted. From chalal; pierced; figuratively, polluted.">lies slain</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/1116.htm" title="1116: bā·mō·w·ṯe·ḵā (N-fpc:: 2ms) -- A high place. From an unused root; an elevation.">your heights.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>I grieve for you, Jonathan, my brother. You were delightful to me; your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/31-1.htm">1 Samuel 31:1-6</a></span><br />Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. / The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. / When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him critically. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/10-1.htm">1 Chronicles 10:1-6</a></span><br />Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. / The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. / When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-18.htm">Judges 5:18</a></span><br />Zebulun was a people who risked their lives; Naphtali, too, on the heights of the battlefield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-19.htm">2 Samuel 1:19</a></span><br />“Your glory, O Israel, lies slain on your heights. How the mighty have fallen!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-27.htm">2 Samuel 1:27</a></span><br />How the mighty have fallen, and the weapons of war have perished!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-21.htm">2 Samuel 2:21</a></span><br />So Abner told him, “Turn to your right or to your left, seize one of the young men, and take his equipment for yourself.” But Asahel would not stop chasing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-33.htm">2 Samuel 3:33-34</a></span><br />And the king sang this lament for Abner: “Should Abner die the death of a fool? / Your hands were not bound, your feet were not fettered. As a man falls before the wicked, so also you fell.” And all the people wept over him even more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/18-33.htm">2 Samuel 18:33</a></span><br />The king was shaken and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And as he walked, he cried out, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-34.htm">1 Kings 22:34-35</a></span><br />However, a certain man drew his bow without taking special aim, and he struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. So the king said to his charioteer, “Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am badly wounded!” / The battle raged throughout that day, and the king was propped up in his chariot facing the Arameans. And the blood from his wound ran out onto the floor of the chariot, and that evening he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/34-7.htm">Isaiah 34:7</a></span><br />And the wild oxen will fall with them, the young bulls with the strong ones. Their land will be drenched with blood, and their soil will be soaked with fat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/46-15.htm">Jeremiah 46:15</a></span><br />Why have your warriors been laid low? They cannot stand, for the LORD has thrust them down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/5-16.htm">Lamentations 5:16</a></span><br />The crown has fallen from our head. Woe to us, for we have sinned!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/21-25.htm">Ezekiel 21:25</a></span><br />And you, O profane and wicked prince of Israel, the day has come for your final punishment.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Matthew 23:37</a></span><br />O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-41.htm">Luke 19:41-44</a></span><br />As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it / and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes. / For the days will come upon you when your enemies will barricade you and surround you and hem you in on every side. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">How are the mighty fallen in the middle of the battle! O Jonathan, you were slain in your high places.</p><p class="hdg">How</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/2-19.htm">2 Samuel 2:19,27</a></b></br> And Asahel pursued after Abner; and in going he turned not to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/lamentations/5-16.htm">Lamentations 5:16</a></b></br> The crown is fallen <i>from</i> our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned!</p><p class="hdg">thou was</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/5-18.htm">Judges 5:18</a></b></br> Zebulun and Naphtali <i>were</i> a people <i>that</i> jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/14-13.htm">1 Samuel 14:13-15</a></b></br> And Jonathan climbed up upon his hands and upon his feet, and his armourbearer after him: and they fell before Jonathan; and his armourbearer slew after him… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/1-4.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-22.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-19.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-4.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-19.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-19.htm">Heights</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-19.htm">High</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-23.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-19.htm">Lies</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-22.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-19.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-19.htm">Places</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-22.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-14.htm">Wast</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-22.htm">Wounded</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/2-17.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-7.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-27.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-14.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-27.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-34.htm">Heights</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-28.htm">High</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-26.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-24.htm">Lies</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-27.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-27.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-25.htm">Places</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-31.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-26.htm">Wast</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-18.htm">Wounded</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/1-1.htm">The Amalekite who accused himself of Saul's death is slain</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/1-17.htm">David laments Saul and Jonathan with a song</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>How the mighty have fallen in the thick of battle!</b><br>This lamentation by David is a poignant expression of grief over the deaths of Saul and Jonathan. The phrase "the mighty" refers to Saul and Jonathan, who were both renowned warriors and leaders of Israel. The repetition of this phrase throughout the chapter emphasizes the magnitude of the loss. The "thick of battle" suggests a fierce and intense conflict, highlighting the bravery and valor of those who fought. This lament is part of a larger tradition of mourning in ancient Israel, where songs and poems were composed to honor the dead. The fall of the mighty can also be seen as a reminder of human frailty and the transient nature of earthly power, echoing themes found in other parts of Scripture, such as <a href="/psalms/103-15.htm">Psalm 103:15-16</a>.<p><b>Jonathan lies slain on your heights.</b><br>Jonathan, the son of King Saul and a close friend of David, is specifically mentioned here, underscoring the personal loss David feels. The "heights" refer to Mount Gilboa, where the battle against the Philistines took place. This geographical detail is significant, as it was a strategic location in the northern part of Israel. Jonathan's death on these heights symbolizes the fall of Israel's hope and strength. The relationship between David and Jonathan is one of deep friendship and covenant loyalty, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/18.htm">1 Samuel 18:1-4</a>. Jonathan's death marks the end of a significant chapter in David's life, and his loyalty to David can be seen as a type of Christ's loyalty and love for His people. The mention of "heights" also carries a sense of irony, as places of elevation are often associated with victory and divine encounters, yet here they are the site of tragedy and loss.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The future king of Israel, who mourns the death of Saul and Jonathan. His lamentation reflects his deep personal loss and the national tragedy.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a></b><br>The son of King Saul and a close friend of David. Known for his loyalty and bravery, Jonathan's death is a significant loss for David and Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, whose death in battle marks the end of his reign. His complex relationship with David is marked by both conflict and respect.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_gilboa.htm">Mount Gilboa</a></b><br>The location where Saul and Jonathan fell in battle against the Philistines. It becomes a symbol of Israel's defeat and mourning.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>The enemies of Israel who defeated Saul and Jonathan, representing the ongoing struggle between Israel and its surrounding nations.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_loss.htm">The Reality of Loss</a></b><br>The lamentation in <a href="/2_samuel/1-25.htm">2 Samuel 1:25</a> reminds us of the reality of loss and the importance of mourning. As Christians, we are called to grieve with hope, knowing that God is our comforter.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_friendship.htm">The Value of Friendship</a></b><br>Jonathan's relationship with David exemplifies true friendship and loyalty. We are encouraged to cultivate deep, godly friendships that support and strengthen us in our walk with Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>Saul's downfall serves as a warning about the consequences of disobedience to God. We are reminded to seek God's will and obey His commands to avoid spiritual defeat.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god.htm">The Sovereignty of God</a></b><br>Despite the tragedy, God's sovereign plan continues. We can trust that God is in control, even in the midst of loss and uncertainty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_honor.htm">The Call to Honor</a></b><br>David's lament honors Saul and Jonathan, teaching us to respect and honor those who have gone before us, recognizing their contributions and sacrifices.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_this_mindset_present_in_you.htm">What does 'How the mighty have fallen' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_11_and_2_sam_23_lists_differ.htm">Why does the list of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11 differ from similar lists in other biblical passages like 2 Samuel 23, and can both be historically accurate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_19_and_2_sam_10_differ.htm">Why do 1 Chronicles 19 and 2 Samuel 10 present slight variations in numbers and details of the battles, and which version is more historically accurate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'how_the_mighty_have_fallen'.htm">What does "How the mighty have fallen" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/1-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">How</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֚יךְ</span> <span class="translit">(’êḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_349.htm">Strong's 349: </a> </span><span class="str2">How?, how!, where</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the mighty</span><br /><span class="heb">גִבֹּרִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḡib·bō·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> </span><span class="str2">Powerful, warrior, tyrant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have fallen</span><br /><span class="heb">נָפְל֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(nā·p̄ə·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall, lie</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the thick</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּת֖וֹךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṯō·wḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bisection, the centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of battle!</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּלְחָמָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mil·ḥā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jonathan</span><br /><span class="heb">יְה֣וֹנָתָ֔ן</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3083.htm">Strong's 3083: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lies slain</span><br /><span class="heb">חָלָֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·lāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pierced, polluted</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your heights.</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּמוֹתֶ֖יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·mō·w·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1116.htm">Strong's 1116: </a> </span><span class="str2">An elevation</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/1-25.htm">2 Samuel 1:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/1-25.htm">2 Samuel 1:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/1-25.htm">2 Samuel 1:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/1-25.htm">2 Samuel 1:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/1-25.htm">2 Samuel 1:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/1-25.htm">2 Samuel 1:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/1-25.htm">2 Samuel 1:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/1-25.htm">2 Samuel 1:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/1-25.htm">2 Samuel 1:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/1-25.htm">2 Samuel 1:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/1-25.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 1:25 How are the mighty fallen (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/1-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 1:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 1:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/1-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 1:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 1:26" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>