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And Saul and his son Jonathan are dead.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> “What happened?” David demanded. “Tell me how the battle went.” The man replied, “Our entire army fled from the battle. Many of the men are dead, and Saul and his son Jonathan are also dead.” <a href="/esv/2_samuel/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> And David said to him, “How did it go? Tell me.” And he answered, “The people fled from the battle, and also many of the people have fallen and are dead, and Saul and his son Jonathan are also dead.” <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “What was the outcome?” David asked. “Please tell me.” “The troops fled from the battle,” he replied. “Many of them fell and died. And Saul and his son Jonathan are also dead.” <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Then David said to him, “How did the matter go? Please tell me.” And he answered, “The people have fled from the battle, many of the people are fallen and dead, and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also.” <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> David said to him, “How did things go? Please tell me.” And he said, “The people have fled from the battle, and many of the people also have fallen and are dead; and Saul and his son Jonathan are also dead.” <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> David said to him, &#8220How did things go? Please tell me.&#8221 And he said, &#8220The people have fled from the battle, and also many of the people have fallen and are dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And David said to him, “How did things go? Please tell me.” And he said, “The people have fled from the battle, and also many of the people have fallen and are dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also.” <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And David said to him, “How did things go? Tell me now.” And he said, “The people have fled from the battle, and also many of the people have fallen and are dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also.” <a href="/amp/2_samuel/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> David said to him, “How did it go? Please tell me.” He answered, “The people have fled from the battle. Also, many of the people have fallen and are dead; Saul and Jonathan his son are also dead.” <a href="/csb/2_samuel/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “What was the outcome? Tell me,” David asked him. “The troops fled from the battle,” he answered. “Many of the troops have fallen and are dead. Also, Saul and his son Jonathan are dead.” <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> What was the outcome? Tell me,&#8221 David asked him.&#8221 The troops fled from the battle,&#8221 he answered. &#8220Many of the troops have fallen and are dead. Also, Saul and his son Jonathan are dead.&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_samuel/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, The people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "Who won the battle?" David asked. The man said, "Our army turned and ran, but many were wounded and died. Even King Saul and his son Jonathan are dead." <a href="/erv/2_samuel/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, The people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "What happened?" David asked him. "Please tell me." The man answered, "The army fled from the battle, and many of the soldiers died. Saul and his son Jonathan are dead too." <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Tell me what happened," David said. "Our army ran away from the battle," he replied, "and many of our men were killed. Saul and his son Jonathan were also killed." <a href="/isv/2_samuel/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> David continued questioning him, "How did things go? Please tell me!" He replied, "The army has fled the battlefield, many of the army are wounded or have died, and Saul and his son Jonathan are also dead." <a href="/msb/2_samuel/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?What was the outcome?? David asked. ?Please tell me.? ?The troops fled from the battle,? he replied. ?Many of them fell and died. And Saul and his son Jonathan are also dead.? <a href="/net/2_samuel/1.htm">NET Bible</a> David inquired, "How were things going? Tell me!" He replied, "The people fled from the battle and many of them fell dead. Even Saul and his son Jonathan are dead!" <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> David said to him, "How did it go? Please tell me." He answered, "The people have fled from the battle, and many of the people also have fallen and are dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also." <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And David said to him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That the people have fled from the battle, and many of the people also have fallen, and are dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also. <a href="/web/2_samuel/1.htm">World English Bible</a> David said to him, “How did it go? Please tell me.” He answered, “The people have fled from the battle, and many of the people also have fallen and are dead. Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And David says to him, “What has been the matter? Please declare [it] to me.” And he says, “That the people have fled from the battle, and also a multitude of the people have fallen, and they die; and also Saul and his son Jonathan have died.” <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And David saith unto him, 'What hath been the matter? declare, I pray thee, to me.' And he saith, that 'The people hath fled from the battle, and also a multitude hath fallen of the people, and they die; and also Saul and Jonathan his son have died.' <a href="/slt/2_samuel/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David will say to him, What was the word? announce now to me. And he will say that the people fled from the battle, and also many fell from the people, and they will die and also Saul and Jonathan his son died.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And David said unto him: What is the matter that is come to pass? tell me. He said: The people are fled from the battle, and many of the people are fallen and dead: moreover Saul and Jonathan his son are slain. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And David said to him: “What is the word that has happened? Reveal it to me.” And he said: “The people have fled from the battle, and many of the people have fallen and died. Moreover, Saul and his son Jonathan have passed away.” <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/1.htm">New American Bible</a> “What happened?” David said. “Tell me.” He answered that the soldiers had fled the battle and many of them had fallen and were dead; and that Saul and his son Jonathan were dead. <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> David said to him, “How did things go? Tell me!” He answered, “The army fled from the battle, but also many of the army fell and died; and Saul and his son Jonathan also died.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And David said to him, What is the news? Tell me. And he answered, The people fled from the battle, and many of them also have fallen; and Saul and Jonathan his son are also dead. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And David said to him: “What is the message? Tell me!” And he said: “The people fled from battle, also many of the people had fallen, and Shaul and Yonathan his son died”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And David said unto him: 'How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me.' And he answered: 'The people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also.' <a href="/sep/2_samuel/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And David said to him, What is the matter? tell me. And he said, The people fled out of the battle, and many of the people have fallen and are dead, and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/1-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=26" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/1.htm">David Learns of Saul's Death</a> …3“Where have you come from?” David asked. “I have escaped from the Israelite camp,” he replied. 4<a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: meh- (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">“What</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">was the outcome?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·dā·ḇār (Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">asked.</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">“Please</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: hag·geḏ- (V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">tell</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">me.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">“The troops</a> <a href="/hebrew/5127.htm" title="5127: nās (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To flee, escape. A primitive root; to flit, i.e. Vanish away.">fled</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: ham·mil·ḥā·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">the battle,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">he replied.</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: wə·ḡam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7235.htm" title="7235: har·bêh (V-Hifil-InfAbs) -- To be or become much, many or great. A primitive root; to increase.">“Many</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: nā·p̄al (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">fell</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: way·yā·mu·ṯū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">and died.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: wə·ḡam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">And</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and his son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3083.htm" title="3083: wî·hō·w·nā·ṯān (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and nathan; Jehovah-given; Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites.">Jonathan</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: mê·ṯū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">are also dead.”</a> 5Then David asked the young man who had brought him the report, “How do you know that Saul and his son Jonathan are dead?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/31-1.htm">1 Samuel 31:1-6</a> 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. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/10-1.htm">1 Chronicles 10:1-6</a> 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. ... <a href="/2_samuel/4-10.htm">2 Samuel 4:10</a> when someone told me, ‘Look, Saul is dead,’ and thought he was a bearer of good news, I seized him and put him to death at Ziklag. That was his reward for his news! <a href="/2_samuel/18-19.htm">2 Samuel 18:19-33</a> Then Ahimaaz son of Zadok said, “Please let me run and tell the king the good news that the LORD has avenged him of his enemies.” / But Joab replied, “You are not the man to take good news today. You may do it another day, but you must not do so today, because the king’s son is dead.” / So Joab said to a Cushite, “Go, tell the king what you have seen.” The Cushite bowed to Joab and took off running. ... <a href="/1_samuel/4-16.htm">1 Samuel 4:16-18</a> “I have just come from the battle,” the man said to Eli. “I fled from there today.” “What happened, my son?” Eli asked. / The messenger answered, “Israel has fled before the Philistines, and there has been a great slaughter among the people. Your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, are both dead, and the ark of God has been captured.” / As soon as the ark of God was mentioned, Eli fell backward from his chair by the city gate, and being old and heavy, he broke his neck and died. And Eli had judged Israel forty years. <a href="/1_kings/22-29.htm">1 Kings 22:29-37</a> So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead. / And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your royal robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle. / Now the king of Aram had ordered his thirty-two chariot commanders, “Do not fight with anyone, small or great, except the king of Israel.” ... <a href="/2_kings/9-17.htm">2 Kings 9:17-20</a> Now the watchman standing on the tower in Jezreel saw Jehu’s troops approaching, and he called out, “I see a company of troops!” “Choose a rider,” Joram commanded. “Send him out to meet them and ask, ‘Have you come in peace?’” / So a horseman rode off to meet Jehu and said, “This is what the king asks: ‘Have you come in peace?’” “What do you know about peace?” Jehu replied. “Fall in behind me.” And the watchman reported, “The messenger reached them, but he is not coming back.” / So the king sent out a second horseman, who went to them and said, “This is what the king asks: ‘Have you come in peace?’” “What do you know about peace?” Jehu replied. “Fall in behind me.” ... <a href="/2_kings/14-8.htm">2 Kings 14:8-14</a> Then Amaziah sent messengers to the king of Israel Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu. “Come, let us meet face to face,” he said. / But Jehoash king of Israel replied to Amaziah king of Judah: “A thistle in Lebanon sent a message to a cedar in Lebanon, saying, ‘Give your daughter to my son in marriage.’ Then a wild beast in Lebanon came along and trampled the thistle. / You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart has become proud. Glory in that and stay at home. Why should you stir up trouble so that you fall—you and Judah with you?” ... <a href="/2_kings/25-4.htm">2 Kings 25:4-7</a> Then the city was breached; and though the Chaldeans had surrounded the city, all the men of war fled by night by way of the gate between the two walls near the king’s garden. They headed toward the Arabah, / but the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho, and his whole army deserted him. / The Chaldeans seized the king and brought him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah, where they pronounced judgment on him. ... <a href="/1_samuel/28-19.htm">1 Samuel 28:19</a> Moreover, the LORD will deliver Israel with you into the hand of the Philistines, and tomorrow you and your sons will be with me. And the LORD will deliver the army of Israel into the hand of the Philistines.” <a href="/1_samuel/15-26.htm">1 Samuel 15:26-28</a> “I will not return with you,” Samuel replied. “For you have rejected the word of the LORD, and He has rejected you as king over Israel.” / As Samuel turned to go, Saul grabbed the hem of his robe, and it tore. / So Samuel said to him, “The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to your neighbor who is better than you. <a href="/1_samuel/13-13.htm">1 Samuel 13:13-14</a> “You have acted foolishly,” Samuel declared. “You have not kept the command that the LORD your God gave you; if you had, the LORD would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time. / But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler over His people, because you have not kept the command of the LORD.” <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3-5</a> When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. <a href="/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16-20</a> “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. ... <a href="/revelation/19-17.htm">Revelation 19:17-21</a> Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, / so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.” / Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And David said to him, How went the matter? I pray you, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also.How went [heb] What was, etc.<a href="/1_samuel/4-16.htm">1 Samuel 4:16</a> And the man said unto Eli, I am he that came out of the army, and I fled to day out of the army. And he said, What is there done, my son?the people<a href="/1_samuel/31-1.htm">1 Samuel 31:1-6</a> Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa… <a href="/1_chronicles/10-1.htm">1 Chronicles 10:1-6</a> Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/31-3.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-3.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-8.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-6.htm">Died</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-8.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-2.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-3.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-7.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-3.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-3.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-2.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-24.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-11.htm">News</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-7.htm">Please</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-2.htm">Saul</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/1-25.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-5.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-5.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-15.htm">Died</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-10.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-16.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-25.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-3.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-3.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-19.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-5.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-20.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-5.htm">News</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-9.htm">Please</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-5.htm">Saul</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 1</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/1-1.htm">The Amalekite who accused himself of Saul's death is slain</a> 17. <a href="/2_samuel/1-17.htm">David laments Saul and Jonathan with a song</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>“What was the outcome?” David asked. David's inquiry reflects his concern and leadership qualities. As a leader, he seeks to understand the situation fully. This moment occurs after the battle at Mount Gilboa, where the Israelites faced the Philistines. David's question shows his responsibility and care for his people, even though he was not present at the battle. This reflects the biblical principle of seeking truth and understanding, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/18-15.htm">Proverbs 18:15</a>, which emphasizes the importance of acquiring knowledge.“Please tell me.” David's request for information demonstrates his humility and willingness to listen. It shows his openness to receiving news, whether good or bad, which is a mark of a wise leader. This attitude is reminiscent of Solomon's request for wisdom in <a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9</a>, where he asks for an understanding heart to judge the people. David's approach contrasts with Saul's often impulsive and disobedient nature, highlighting the difference in their leadership styles.“The troops fled from the battle,” he replied. The retreat of the Israelite troops signifies a significant defeat. This phrase highlights the dire situation Israel faced against the Philistines, who were a constant threat during this period. The Philistines' military strength and strategic advantage are evident here, as they often had superior weaponry and tactics. This defeat fulfills Samuel's prophecy in <a href="/1_samuel/28-19.htm">1 Samuel 28:19</a>, where he foretold that Israel would fall into the hands of the Philistines.“Many of them fell and died.” The loss of life underscores the severity of the battle and the consequences of Israel's disobedience to God. The Israelites' defeat can be seen as a result of Saul's failure to fully obey God's commands, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/15.htm">1 Samuel 15</a>. This phrase also serves as a reminder of the cost of war and the human toll it takes, echoing the lamentations found in the Psalms, where David often mourns the loss of life and the suffering of his people.“And Saul and his son Jonathan are also dead.” The deaths of Saul and Jonathan mark a turning point in Israel's history. Saul's death signifies the end of his troubled reign, which was marred by disobedience and jealousy. Jonathan's death is particularly poignant, as he was a loyal friend to David and a noble character. Their deaths fulfill the prophecy given by Samuel in <a href="/1_samuel/28-19.htm">1 Samuel 28:19</a>. Jonathan's relationship with David is often seen as a type of Christ's love and friendship, as Jonathan selflessly supported David's future kingship, reflecting the sacrificial love Christ shows to humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The future king of Israel, known for his heart after God. At this point, he is still in the process of becoming king and is deeply affected by the news of Saul and Jonathan's deaths. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_amalekite_messenger.htm">The Amalekite Messenger</a> A young man who brings the news of Saul and Jonathan's deaths to David. His report sets the stage for David's lament and subsequent actions. 3. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The first king of Israel, whose reign ends with his death in battle. His complex relationship with David is a significant theme in 1 and 2 Samuel. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a> Saul's son and David's close friend, known for his loyalty and covenant with David. His death marks a poignant moment in the account. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_battle.htm">The Battle</a> The conflict between the Israelites and the Philistines, which results in a significant defeat for Israel and the deaths of Saul and Jonathan.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_loss.htm">The Reality of Loss</a> This passage reminds us of the inevitability of loss in life. David's response to the news of Saul and Jonathan's deaths teaches us about processing grief with honesty and integrity. <a href="/topical/r/respect_for_authority.htm">Respect for Authority</a> Despite Saul's pursuit of David, David's reaction to Saul's death shows respect for God's anointed leader. This challenges us to respect those in authority, even when we disagree with them. <a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_friendship.htm">The Value of Friendship</a> Jonathan's death highlights the importance of godly friendships. David's lament underscores the deep bond they shared, encouraging us to cultivate and cherish meaningful relationships. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a> The transition from Saul to David as king illustrates God's sovereign plan in leadership changes. We can trust God's timing and purpose in our own lives and leadership roles. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_bad_news.htm">Responding to Bad News</a> David's inquiry and response to the news teach us to seek truth and respond with wisdom and grace when faced with difficult situations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 1</a> <a href="/q/how_does_david_justify_punishing_killers.htm">2 Samuel 4:8-11 - How can David both punish the men for killing Ishbosheth and still claim God's hand in his rise to power without contradiction?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_10_4_and_2_sam_1_10.htm">How can 1 Chronicles 10's account that Saul died by falling on his own sword (1 Chronicles 10:4) be reconciled with 2 Samuel 1:10, where an Amalekite claims to have killed him?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_david_anointed_again_in_2_samuel.htm">In 2 Samuel 2:4, why is David anointed again when he was already anointed in 1 Samuel 16:13?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_psalm_59_4_claim_david's_innocence.htm">If Psalm 59:4 claims innocence on David's part, why do other passages (e.g., 2 Samuel 11) contradict this portrayal of his character?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/1-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“What מֶה־ (meh-) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what was the outcome?” הָיָ֥ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be David דָּוִ֛ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse asked. וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Please נָ֣א (nā) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> I pray', 'now', 'then' tell me.” הַגֶּד־ (hag·geḏ-) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> To be conspicuous “The troops הָעָ֜ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock fled נָ֨ס (nās) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5127.htm">Strong's 5127: </a> To flit, vanish away from מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of the battle,” הַמִּלְחָמָ֗ה (ham·mil·ḥā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> A battle, war he replied. וַ֠יֹּאמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Many הַרְבֵּ֞ה (har·bêh) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7235.htm">Strong's 7235: </a> To be or become much, many or great of מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of [them] הָעָם֙ (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock fell נָפַ֤ל (nā·p̄al) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> To fall, lie and died. וַיָּמֻ֔תוּ (way·yā·mu·ṯū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill And וְגַ֗ם (wə·ḡam) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and Saul שָׁא֛וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites and his son בְּנ֖וֹ (bə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son Jonathan וִיהוֹנָתָ֥ן (wî·hō·w·nā·ṯān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3083.htm">Strong's 3083: </a> Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites are also dead.” מֵֽתוּ׃ (mê·ṯū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/1-4.htm">2 Samuel 1:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/1-4.htm">2 Samuel 1:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/1-4.htm">2 Samuel 1:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/1-4.htm">2 Samuel 1:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/1-4.htm">2 Samuel 1:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/1-4.htm">2 Samuel 1:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/1-4.htm">2 Samuel 1:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/1-4.htm">2 Samuel 1:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/1-4.htm">2 Samuel 1:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/1-4.htm">2 Samuel 1:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-4.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 1:4 David said to him How went (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/1-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 1:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 1:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/1-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 1:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 1:5" /></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>