2 Samuel 1:26

2 Samuel 1:27 nasb — "How have the mighty fallen, And the weapons of war perished!"

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""How have the mighty fallen, And the weapons of war perished!""

— 2 Samuel 1:27, NASB

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2 Samuel 1:27 in Other Translations

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KJV
“How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished! ”
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ASV
“How are the mighty fallen, And the weapons of war perished! ”
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WEB
“How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!"”
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NET
“How the warriors have fallen! The weapons of war are destroyed!”
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DRB
“How are the valiant fallen, and the weapons of war perished? ”
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BBE
“How have the great ones been made low, and the arms of war broken!”
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KJVA
“How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished! ”
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2 Samuel 1 — Context

"O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, Who clothed you luxuriously in scarlet, Who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.

"How have the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan is slain on your high places.

"I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; You have been very pleasant to me. Your love to me was more wonderful Than the love of women.

"How have the mighty fallen, And the weapons of war perished!"

2 Samuel 1:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 1:27 say?

2 Samuel 1:27 in the NASB reads: “"How have the mighty fallen, And the weapons of war perished!"”

Where is 2 Samuel 1:27 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 1:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 1, verse 27.

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 1:27.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 1:27 in?

2 Samuel 1:27 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 1:27?

2 Samuel 1:27 reads (NASB): “"How have the mighty fallen, And the weapons of war perished!"” 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.

2 Samuel 1:27 nasb — "How have the mighty fallen, And the weapons of war perished!"

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2 Samuel 1 — Context

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