1 And it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now it came to pass after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- the death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
- of Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- when David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- was returned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- from the slaughter H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- of the Amalekites H6002 (עֲמָלֵק) — Amalek, a descendant of Esau; also his posterity and their country
- and David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- had abode H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- in Ziklag H6860 (צִקְלַג) — Tsiklag or Tsikelag, a place in Palestine
2 it came to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul, with his clothes rent, and earth upon his head: and so it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- It came even to pass on the third H7992 (שְׁלִישִׁי) — third; feminine a third (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell)
- day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- that, behold, a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- out of the camp H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
- from Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- with his clothes H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
- rent H7167 (קָרַע) — to rend, literally or figuratively (revile, paint the eyes, as if enlarging them)
- and earth H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
- upon his head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- it was, when he came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- that he fell H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- to the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and did obeisance H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
3 And David said unto him, From whence comest thou? And he said unto him, Out of the camp of Israel am I escaped.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, From whence comest H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- thou? And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Out of the camp H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- am I escaped H4422 (מָלַט) — properly, to be smooth, i.e. (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit spa…
4 And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, The people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, How H4100 (מָה) — properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and even rela…
- went the matter H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- I pray thee, tell H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- me. And he answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- That the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- are fled H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- from the battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- and many H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- also are fallen H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- and dead H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- and Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- and Jonathan H3083 (יְהוֹנָתָן) — Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites
- his son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- are dead H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
5 And David said unto the young man that told him, How knowest thou that Saul and Jonathan his son are dead?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the young man H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- that told H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- him, How knowest H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- thou that Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- and Jonathan H3083 (יְהוֹנָתָן) — Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites
- his son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- be dead H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
6 And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul was leaning upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and the horsemen followed hard after him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the young man H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- that told H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- him said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- As I happened H7136 (קָרָה) — to light upon (chiefly by accident); causatively, to bring about; specifically, to impose timbers (for roof or floor)
- by chance H7122 (קָרָא) — to encounter, whether accidentally or in a hostile manner
- upon mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- Gilboa H1533 (גִּלְבֹּעַ) — Gilboa, a mountain of Palestine
- behold, Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- leaned H8172 (שָׁעַן) — to support one's self
- upon his spear H2595 (חֲנִית) — a lance (for thrusting, like pitching a tent)
- and, lo, the chariots H7393 (רֶכֶב) — a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone
- and horsemen H6571 (פָּרָשׁ) — a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot), i.e. (collectively) cavalry
- and horsemen H1167 (בַּעַל) — a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
- followed hard H1692 (דָּבַק) — properly, to impinge, i.e. cling or adhere; figuratively, to catch by pursuit
7 And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called unto me. And I answered, Here am I.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when he looked H6437 (פָּנָה) — to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.
- behind H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- him, he saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- me, and called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- unto me. And I answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
8 And he said unto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- thou? And I answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- an Amalekite H6003 (עֲמָלֵקִי) — an Amalekite (or collectively the Amalekites) or descendants of Amalek
9 And he said unto me, Stand, I pray thee, beside me, and slay me; for anguish hath taken hold of me, because my life is yet whole in me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto me again, Stand H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- I pray thee, upon me, and slay H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- me: for anguish H7661 (שָׁבָץ) — entanglement, i.e. (figuratively) perplexity
- is come H270 (אָחַז) — to seize (often with the accessory idea of holding in possession)
- upon me, because my life H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
10 So I stood beside him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown that was upon his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them hither unto my lord.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So I stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- upon him, and slew H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- him, because I was sure H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- that he could not live H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- that he was fallen H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- and I took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the crown H5145 (נֶזֶר) — properly, something set apart, i.e. (abstractly) dedication (of a priet or Nazirite); hence (concretely) unshorn locks; also (by implication) a chaplet (especia…
- upon his head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- and the bracelet H685 (אֶצְעָדָה) — properly, a step-chain; by analogy, a bracelet
- on his arm H2220 (זְרוֹעַ) — the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force
- and have brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- them hither unto my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
11 Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- took hold H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- on his clothes H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
- and rent H7167 (קָרַע) — to rend, literally or figuratively (revile, paint the eyes, as if enlarging them)
- them; and likewise all the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
12 and they mourned, and wept, and fasted until even, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of Jehovah, and for the house of Israel; because they were fallen by the sword.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they mourned H5594 (סָפַד) — properly, to tear the hair and beat the breasts (as Orientals do in grief); generally to lament; by implication, to wail
- and wept H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
- and fasted H6684 (צוּם) — to cover over (the mouth), i.e. to fast
- until even H6153 (עֶרֶב) — dusk
- for Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- and for Jonathan H3083 (יְהוֹנָתָן) — Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites
- his son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and for the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and for the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- because they were fallen H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- by the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
13 And David said unto the young man that told him, Whence art thou? And he answered, I am the son of a sojourner, an Amalekite.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the young man H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- that told H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- thou? And he answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of a stranger H1616 (גֵּר) — properly, a guest; by implication, a foreigner
- of a stranger H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- an Amalekite H6003 (עֲמָלֵקִי) — an Amalekite (or collectively the Amalekites) or descendants of Amalek
14 And David said unto him, How wast thou not afraid to put forth thy hand to destroy Jehovah’s anointed?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, How wast thou not afraid H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- to stretch forth H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- to destroy H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
- Yhwh’s H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- anointed H4899 (מָשִׁיחַ) — anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the Messiah
15 And David called one of the young men, and said, Go near, and fall upon him. And he smote him, so that he died.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- of the young men H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Go near H5066 (נָגַשׁ) — to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causatively, to p…
- fall H6293 (פָּגַע) — to impinge, by accident or violence, or (figuratively) by importunity
- upon him. And he smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- him that he died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
16 And David said unto him, Thy blood be upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I have slain Jehovah’s anointed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Thy blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- upon thy head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- for thy mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- hath testified H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- against thee, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I have slain H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- Yhwh’s H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- anointed H4899 (מָשִׁיחַ) — anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the Messiah
17 And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his sonCross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- lamented H6969 (קוּן) — to strike a musical note, i.e. chant or wail (at a funeral)
- with this lamentation H7015 (קִינָה) — a dirge (as accompanied by beating the breasts or on instruments)
- over Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- and over Jonathan H3083 (יְהוֹנָתָן) — Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites
- his son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
18 (and he bade them teach the children of Judah the song of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jashar):Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Also he bade H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- them teach H3925 (לָמַד) — properly, to goad, i.e. (by implication) to teach (the rod being an Oriental incentive)
- the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- the bow H7198 (קֶשֶׁת) — a bow, for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
- written H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
- in the book H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
- of Jasher H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
19 Thy glory, O Israel, is slain upon thy high places! How are the mighty fallen!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The beauty H6643 (צְבִי) — splendor (as conspicuous)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- is slain H2491 (חָלָל) — pierced (especially to death); figuratively, polluted
- upon thy high places H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
- how are the mighty H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- fallen H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
20 Tell it not in Gath, Publish it not in the streets of Ashkelon; Lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, Lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Tell H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- not in Gath H1661 (גַּת) — Gath, a Philistine city
- publish H1319 (בָּשַׂר) — properly, to be fresh, i.e. full (rosy, figuratively cheerful); to announce (glad news)
- not in the streets H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
- of Askelon H831 (אַשְׁקְלוֹן) — Ashkelon, a place in Palestine
- lest the daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
- rejoice H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
- of the uncircumcised H6189 (עָרֵל) — properly, exposed, i.e. projecting loose (as to the prepuce); used only technically, uncircumcised (i.e. still having the prepuce uncurtailed)
- triumph H5937 (עָלַז) — to jump for joy, i.e. exult
21 Ye mountains of Gilboa, Let there be no dew nor rain upon you, neither fields of offerings: For there the shield of the mighty was vilely cast away, The shield of Saul, not anointed with oil.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Ye mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- of Gilboa H1533 (גִּלְבֹּעַ) — Gilboa, a mountain of Palestine
- no dew H2919 (טַל) — dew (as covering vegetation)
- rain H4306 (מָטַר) — rain
- upon you, nor fields H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- of offerings H8641 (תְּרוּמָה) — a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
- for there the shield H4043 (מָגֵן) — a shield (i.e. the small one or buckler); figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile
- of the mighty H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- is vilely cast away H1602 (גָּעַל) — to detest; by implication, to reject
- the shield H4043 (מָגֵן) — a shield (i.e. the small one or buckler); figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile
- of Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- anointed H4899 (מָשִׁיחַ) — anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the Messiah
- with oil H8081 (שֶׁמֶן) — grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
22 From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, The bow of Jonathan turned not back, And the sword of Saul returned not empty.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- From the blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- of the slain H2491 (חָלָל) — pierced (especially to death); figuratively, polluted
- from the fat H2459 (חֶלֶב) — fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
- of the mighty H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- the bow H7198 (קֶשֶׁת) — a bow, for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
- of Jonathan H3083 (יְהוֹנָתָן) — Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites
- turned H7734 (שׂוּג) — to retreat
- not back H268 (אָחוֹר) — the hinder part; hence (adverb) behind, backward; also (as facing north) the West
- and the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- of Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- returned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- not empty H7387 (רֵיקָם) — emptily; figuratively (objective) ineffectually, (subjective) undeservedly
23 Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, And in their death they were not divided: They were swifter than eagles, They were stronger than lions.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- and Jonathan H3083 (יְהוֹנָתָן) — Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites
- lovely H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- and pleasant H5273 (נָעִים) — delightful (objective or subjective, literal or figurative)
- in their lives H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- and in their death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
- they were not divided H6504 (פָּרַד) — to break through, i.e. spread or separate (oneself)
- they were swifter H7043 (קָלַל) — to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
- than eagles H5404 (נֶשֶׁר) — the eagle (or other large bird of prey)
- they were stronger H1396 (גָּבַר) — to be strong; by implication, to prevail, act insolently
- than lions H738 (אֲרִי) — a lion
24 Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, Who clothed you in scarlet delicately, Who put ornaments of gold upon your apparel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Ye daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- weep over H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
- Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- who clothed H3847 (לָבַשׁ) — properly, wrap around, i.e. (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
- you in scarlet H8144 (שָׁנִי) — crimson, properly, the insect or its color, also stuff dyed with it
- delights H5730 (עֵדֶן) — pleasure
- who put H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- on ornaments H5716 (עֲדִי) — finery; generally an outfit; specifically, a headstall
- of gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- upon your apparel H3830 (לְבוּשׁ) — a garment (literally or figuratively); by implication (euphemistically) a wife
25 How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan is slain upon thy high places.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- How are the mighty H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- fallen H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- in the midst H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- of the battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- O Jonathan H3083 (יְהוֹנָתָן) — Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites
- slain H2491 (חָלָל) — pierced (especially to death); figuratively, polluted
- in thine high places H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
26 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I am distressed H6887 (צָרַר) — to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive
- for thee, my brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- Jonathan H3083 (יְהוֹנָתָן) — Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites
- very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- pleasant H5276 (נָעֵם) — to be agreeable (literally or figuratively)
- hast thou been unto me: thy love H160 (אַהֲבָה)
- to me was wonderful H6381 (פָּלָא) — properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
- passing the love H160 (אַהֲבָה)
- of women H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
27 How are the mighty fallen, And the weapons of war perished!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- How are the mighty H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- fallen H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- and the weapons H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- of war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- perished H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)