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Who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, Who clothed you in scarlet, with jewelry, Who put gold jewelry on your apparel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, Who clothed you luxuriously in scarlet, Who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, Who clothed you luxuriously in scarlet, Who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, Who clothed you luxuriously in scarlet, Who put ornaments of gold on your clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, Who clothed you luxuriously in scarlet, Who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Daughters of Israel, weep for Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, with luxurious things, who decked your garments with gold ornaments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Daughters of Israel, weep for Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, with luxurious things, who decked your garments with gold ornaments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, Who clothed you in scarlet delicately, Who put ornaments of gold upon your apparel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Women of Israel, cry for Saul. He brought you fine red cloth and jewelry made of gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet delicately, who put ornaments of gold upon your apparel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Daughters of Israel, cry over Saul, who dressed you in decorated, red clothes, who put gold jewelry on your clothes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Women of Israel, mourn for Saul! He clothed you in rich scarlet dresses and adorned you with jewels and gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Daughters of Israel, weep over Saul! He clothed you in scarlet luxury and decorated your garments with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />O daughters of Israel, weep for Saul, who clothed you in scarlet and luxury, who decked your garments with ornaments of gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet as well as jewelry, who put gold jewelry on your clothes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you luxuriously in scarlet, who put ornaments of gold on your clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, with other delights, who put ornaments of gold upon your apparel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you delicately in scarlet, who put ornaments of gold on your clothing. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Daughters of Israel! Weep for Saul, "" Who is clothing you [in] scarlet with delights. Who is lifting up ornaments of gold on your clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Daughters of Israel! for Saul weep ye, Who is clothing you in scarlet with delights. Who is lifting up ornaments of gold on your clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Daughters of Israel weep for Saul, having clothed you with scarlet, with delights; bringing up ornaments of gold upon your garments.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you with scarlet in delights, who gave ornaments of gold for your attire. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you with scarlet finery, who offered ornaments of gold for your adornment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Women of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet and in finery, covered your clothing with ornaments of gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you with crimson, in luxury, who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet and dyed garments, who put ornaments of gold upon your apparel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Daughters of Israel, weep for Shaul who was clothing you in scarlet with dyed garments and was putting images of gold on your clothes!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, Who clothed you in scarlet, with other delights, Who put ornaments of gold upon your apparel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Daughters of Israel, weep for Saul, who clothed you with scarlet together with your adorning, who added golden ornaments to your apparel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/1-24.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=221" 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">23</span>Saul and Jonathan, beloved and delightful in life, were not divided in death. They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: bə·nō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">O daughters</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1058.htm" title="1058: bə·ḵe·nāh (V-Qal-Imp-fp) -- To weep, bewail. A primitive root; to weep; generally to bemoan.">weep</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">for</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/3847.htm" title="3847: ham·mal·biš·ḵem (Art:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-msc:: 2mp) -- Or labesh; a primitive root; properly, wrap around, i.e. to put on a garment or clothe, literally or figuratively.">who clothed you</a> <a href="/hebrew/8144.htm" title="8144: šā·nî (N-ms) -- Scarlet. Of uncertain derivation; crimson, properly, the insect or its color, also stuff dyed with it.">in scarlet</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/5730.htm" title="5730: ‘ă·ḏā·nîm (N-mp) -- A luxury, dainty, delight. Or aednah; from adan; pleasure.">luxury,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ham·ma·‘ă·leh (Art:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">who decked</a> <a href="/hebrew/3830.htm" title="3830: lə·ḇū·šə·ḵen (N-msc:: 2fp) -- A garment, clothing, raiment. Or lbush; from labash; a garment; by implication A wife.">your garments</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.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/5716.htm" title="5716: ‘ă·ḏî (N-msc) -- Ornaments. From adah in the sense of trappings; finery; generally an outfit; specifically, a headstall.">ornaments</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: zā·hāḇ (N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">of gold.</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>How the mighty have fallen in the thick of battle! Jonathan lies slain on your heights.…<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/18-4.htm">1 Samuel 18:4</a></span><br />And Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-2.htm">1 Samuel 25:2</a></span><br />Now there was a man in Maon whose business was in Carmel. He was a very wealthy man with a thousand goats and three thousand sheep, which he was shearing in Carmel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-25.htm">1 Kings 10:25</a></span><br />Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-27.htm">1 Kings 10:27</a></span><br />The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">1 Kings 10:14-15</a></span><br />The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, / not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-2.htm">1 Chronicles 29:2</a></span><br />Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-24.htm">2 Chronicles 9:24</a></span><br />Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">2 Chronicles 9:27</a></span><br />The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/45-13.htm">Psalm 45:13-14</a></span><br />All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold. / In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/3-18.htm">Isaiah 3:18-23</a></span><br />In that day the Lord will take away their finery: their anklets and headbands and crescents; / their pendants, bracelets, and veils; / their headdresses, ankle chains, and sashes; their perfume bottles and charms; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/16-10.htm">Ezekiel 16:10-13</a></span><br />I clothed you in embroidered cloth and gave you sandals of fine leather. I wrapped you in fine linen and covered you with silk. / I adorned you with jewelry, and I put bracelets on your wrists and a chain around your neck. / I put a ring in your nose, earrings on your ears, and a beautiful crown upon your head. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/6-4.htm">Amos 6:4-6</a></span><br />You lie on beds inlaid with ivory, and lounge upon your couches. You dine on lambs from the flock and calves from the stall. / You improvise songs on the harp like David and invent your own musical instruments. / You drink wine by the bowlful and anoint yourselves with the finest oils, but you fail to grieve over the ruin of Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-29.htm">Matthew 6:29</a></span><br />Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-8.htm">Matthew 11:8</a></span><br />Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear fine clothing are found in kings’ palaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-25.htm">Luke 7:25</a></span><br />Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear elegant clothing and live in luxury are found in palaces.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, with other delights, who put on ornaments of gold on your apparel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/5-30.htm">Judges 5:30</a></b></br> Have they not sped? have they <i>not</i> divided the prey; to every man a damsel <i>or</i> two; to Sisera a prey of divers colours, a prey of divers colours of needlework, of divers colours of needlework on both sides, <i>meet</i> for the necks of <i>them that take</i> the spoil?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/68-12.htm">Psalm 68:12</a></b></br> Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the spoil.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/31-21.htm">Proverbs 31:21</a></b></br> She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household <i>are</i> clothed with scarlet.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/21-19.htm">Adorned</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-9.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-2.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-32.htm">Daintily</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-20.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-32.htm">Delicately</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-22.htm">Delights</a> <a href="/exodus/30-7.htm">Dresses</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-18.htm">Finery</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-11.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-17.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-19.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/revelation/18-9.htm">Luxuriously</a> <a href="/judges/8-26.htm">Ornaments</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">Red</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-12.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-23.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/joshua/2-21.htm">Scarlet</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-12.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-12.htm">Weep</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/9-30.htm">Adorned</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-20.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-14.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-20.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-13.htm">Daintily</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-13.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/psalms/139-14.htm">Delicately</a> <a href="/esther/6-6.htm">Delights</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-22.htm">Dresses</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-18.htm">Finery</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-31.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-7.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-9.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/matthew/11-8.htm">Luxuriously</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-18.htm">Ornaments</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">Red</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-4.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-21.htm">Scarlet</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-31.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-32.htm">Weep</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>O daughters of Israel</b><br>This phrase addresses the women of Israel, often seen as representative of the nation. In ancient Israel, women played a significant role in mourning and lamentation, as seen in other biblical passages (e.g., <a href="/jeremiah/9-17.htm">Jeremiah 9:17-20</a>). The call to the "daughters of Israel" emphasizes the communal nature of grief and the impact of Saul's death on the entire nation.<p><b>weep for Saul</b><br>Saul was the first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel. Despite his tragic downfall and disobedience to God, he was still a significant figure in Israel's history. The call to weep for Saul acknowledges his contributions and the loss of a leader. This mourning reflects the complex nature of Saul's legacy, as he was both a chosen king and a flawed individual.<p><b>who clothed you in scarlet and luxury</b><br>Scarlet was a color associated with wealth and status in the ancient Near East. Saul's reign brought prosperity and military victories, which allowed for such luxuries. This phrase highlights the material benefits that Saul's leadership provided to the nation, despite his personal failings. It also reflects the cultural importance of clothing as a symbol of prosperity and divine favor.<p><b>who decked your garments with ornaments of gold</b><br>Gold ornaments were a sign of wealth and blessing. Saul's ability to provide such adornments indicates a period of economic stability and success during his reign. This imagery connects to other biblical references where gold symbolizes divine blessing and favor (e.g., <a href="/exodus/28-5.htm">Exodus 28:5-6</a>, where the priestly garments are described). The mention of gold also foreshadows the wealth and splendor of Solomon's later reign, providing a contrast to the simplicity of David's early kingship.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/daughters_of_israel.htm">Daughters of Israel</a></b><br>This term refers to the women of Israel, representing the nation as a whole. They are called to mourn for Saul, indicating his impact on the nation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel. Despite his tragic end, he is remembered here for his contributions to the prosperity and dignity of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/scarlet_and_finery.htm">Scarlet and Finery</a></b><br>These terms symbolize wealth and status. Saul is credited with bringing prosperity to Israel, enhancing the nation's dignity and appearance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/o/ornaments_of_gold.htm">Ornaments of Gold</a></b><br>This imagery suggests the prosperity and beauty that Saul's reign brought to the people, highlighting the material benefits of his leadership.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_lament.htm">David's Lament</a></b><br>This verse is part of David's lament for Saul and Jonathan, showcasing David's respect and acknowledgment of Saul's positive contributions despite their troubled relationship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_complexity_of_leadership.htm">The Complexity of Leadership</a></b><br>Saul's reign was marked by both triumph and tragedy. Leaders can have a profound impact, both positive and negative, on their people. We should pray for and support our leaders, recognizing their humanity and the weight of their responsibilities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_mourning.htm">The Importance of Mourning</a></b><br>David's call for the daughters of Israel to weep for Saul teaches us the value of mourning and honoring those who have passed, acknowledging their contributions despite their flaws.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/material_prosperity_vs._spiritual_legacy.htm">Material Prosperity vs. Spiritual Legacy</a></b><br>While Saul provided material wealth, his spiritual legacy was marred by disobedience. We should strive to leave a legacy that balances material success with spiritual integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_for_past_blessings.htm">Gratitude for Past Blessings</a></b><br>Reflecting on Saul's contributions encourages us to be grateful for the blessings and prosperity we have received, recognizing the efforts of those who came before us.<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/how_does_1_chron_27's_census_align.htm">How does 1 Chronicles 27's census reconcile with other conflicting census figures in the Bible (e.g., 2 Samuel 24)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_king_saul_die.htm">How did King Saul die? (1 Samuel 31:4-6 vs. 2 Samuel 1:8-10)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_sam_31_4-5_and_2_sam_1_10_differ.htm">How can 1 Samuel 31:4-5 claim Saul died by falling on his own sword if 2 Samuel 1:10 says an Amalekite killed him?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) <span class= "bld">Clothed you in scarlet.</span>--This refers to Saul's division among the people of the spoil of his conquered foes, and to the prosperity resulting from his many successful campaigns. Notwithstanding that his light at last went out under the cloud of a crushing defeat, he had been on the whole a successful warrior. The Philistines, the Ammonites, the Amalekites, and others, had felt the power of his arm, and the relations of Israel to the surrounding nations had been wonderfully changed for the better during his reign.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Ye daughters of Israel.</span> In old time, the women of Israel had celebrated Saul's triumphs (ver. 20), but now it is their sad office to bewail his death. And a touching reason is given for their sorrow. During Saul's reign the condition of the women had greatly improved. When a nation is in the miserable plight described in <a href="/1_samuel/13-19.htm">1 Samuel 13:19-22</a>, there is neither safety nor comfort for the weak; but when the strong arm of Saul had won freedom for Israel, the women were the first to reap the benefit, and "their scarlet clothing with delights," that is, their delightful or delicate clothing of bright colours and their golden ornaments, prove that the nation had made a great advance in prosperity and culture during the happier years of Saul's reign. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/1-24.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">O daughters</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנוֹת֙</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> </span><span class="str2">A daughter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">weep</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכֶ֑ינָה</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵe·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1058.htm">Strong's 1058: </a> </span><span class="str2">To weep, to bemoan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Saul,</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁא֖וּל</span> <span class="translit">(šā·’ūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> </span><span class="str2">Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who clothed you</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמַּלְבִּֽשְׁכֶ֤ם</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mal·biš·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3847.htm">Strong's 3847: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in scarlet</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁנִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(šā·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8144.htm">Strong's 8144: </a> </span><span class="str2">Crimson, the insect, its color, stuff dyed with it</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="heb">עִם־</span> <span class="translit">(‘im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">luxury,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲדָנִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ḏā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5730.htm">Strong's 5730: </a> </span><span class="str2">A luxury, dainty, delight</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who decked</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽמַּעֲלֶה֙</span> <span class="translit">(ham·ma·‘ă·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your garments</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבוּשְׁכֶֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇū·šə·ḵen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3830.htm">Strong's 3830: </a> </span><span class="str2">A garment, clothing, raiment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">עַ֖ל</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">ornaments</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲדִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5716.htm">Strong's 5716: </a> </span><span class="str2">Finery, an outfit, a headstall</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of gold.</span><br /><span class="heb">זָהָ֔ב</span> <span class="translit">(zā·hāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/1-24.htm">2 Samuel 1:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/1-24.htm">2 Samuel 1:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/1-24.htm">2 Samuel 1:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/1-24.htm">2 Samuel 1:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/1-24.htm">2 Samuel 1:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/1-24.htm">2 Samuel 1:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/1-24.htm">2 Samuel 1:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/1-24.htm">2 Samuel 1:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/1-24.htm">2 Samuel 1:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/1-24.htm">2 Samuel 1:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/1-24.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 1:24 You daughters of Israel weep over Saul (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/1-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 1:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 1:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/1-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 1:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 1:25" /></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>