2 Samuel 1:26 meaning and explanation
I grieve for you, Jonathan, my brother. You were delightful to me; your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women.
2 Samuel 1:26, Berean Standard Bible
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These words come from David's lament, the Song of the Bow, which he composed after Saul and Jonathan died on Mount Gilboa and ordered taught to Judah. David speaks as a grieving friend, addressing Jonathan directly as his brother.
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