2 Samuel 1:19 net — The beauty of Israel lies slain on your high places! How the mighty have fallen!

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"The beauty of Israel lies slain on your high places! How the mighty have fallen!"

— 2 Samuel 1:19, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 1 — Context

16

David said to him,“Your blood be on your own head! Your own mouth has testified against you, saying‘I have put the LORD’s anointed to death.’”

17

David’s Tribute to Saul and Jonathan Then David chanted this lament over Saul and his son Jonathan.

18

(He gave instructions that the people of Judah should be taught“The Bow.” Indeed, it is written down in the Scroll of the Upright One.)

19

The beauty of Israel lies slain on your high places! How the mighty have fallen!

20

Don’t report it in Gath, don’t spread the news in the streets of Ashkelon, or the daughters of the Philistines will rejoice, the daughters of the uncircumcised will celebrate!

21

O mountains of Gilboa, may there be no dew or rain on you, nor fields of grain offerings! For it was there that the shield of warriors was defiled; the shield of Saul lies neglected without oil.

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From the blood of the slain, from the fat of warriors, the bow of Jonathan was not turned away. The sword of Saul never returned empty.

2 Samuel 1:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 1:19 say?
2 Samuel 1:19 in the NET Bible reads: “The beauty of Israel lies slain on your high places! How the mighty have fallen!”
Where is 2 Samuel 1:19 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 1:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 1, verse 19.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 1:19.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 1:19 in?
2 Samuel 1:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 1:19?
2 Samuel 1:19 reads (NET): “The beauty of Israel lies slain on your high places! How the mighty have fallen!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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