What does 2 Samuel 1:26 mean?

2 Samuel 1:26 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 2 Samuel 1:26 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.

24Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, with other delights, who put on ornaments of gold upon your apparel.

25How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, thou wast slain in thine high places.

26I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.

27How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!

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