2 Samuel 1:25 net — How the warriors have fallen in the midst of battle! Jonathan lies slain on your high places!

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"How the warriors have fallen in the midst of battle! Jonathan lies slain on your high places!"

— 2 Samuel 1:25, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 1 — Context

22

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.

23

Saul and Jonathan were greatly loved during their lives, and not even in their deaths were they separated. They were swifter than eagles, stronger than lions.

24

O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet as well as jewelry, who put gold jewelry on your clothes.

25

How the warriors have fallen in the midst of battle! Jonathan lies slain on your high places!

26

I grieve over you, my brother Jonathan! You were very dear to me. Your love was more special to me than the love of women.

27

How the warriors have fallen! The weapons of war are destroyed!

2 Samuel 1:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 1:25 say?
2 Samuel 1:25 in the NET Bible reads: “How the warriors have fallen in the midst of battle! Jonathan lies slain on your high places!”
Where is 2 Samuel 1:25 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 1:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 1, verse 25.
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 1:25.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 1:25 in?
2 Samuel 1:25 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 1:25?
2 Samuel 1:25 reads (NET): “How the warriors have fallen in the midst of battle! Jonathan lies slain on your high places!” 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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