2 Samuel 1:19

1:19 The beauty ¹  of Israel lies slain on your high places!

How the mighty have fallen!

2 Samuel 1:23

1:23 Saul and Jonathan were greatly loved ²  during their lives,

and not even in their deaths were they separated.

They were swifter than eagles, stronger than lions.

[1:19]  ¹ sn The word beauty is used figuratively here to refer to Saul and Jonathan.

[1:23]  ² tn Heb “beloved and dear.”