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2 Samuel 1 :: Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:1 - And it cometh to pass, after the death of Saul, that David hath returned from smiting the Amalekite, and David dwelleth in Ziklag two days,

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:2 - and it cometh to pass, on the third day, that lo, a man hath come in out of the camp from Saul, and his garments are rent, and earth on his head; and it cometh to pass, in his coming in unto David, that he falleth to the earth, and doth obeisance.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:3 - And David saith to him, 'Whence comest thou?' and he saith unto him, 'Out of the camp of Israel I have escaped.'

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:4 - And David saith unto him, 'What hath been the matter? declare, I pray thee, to me.' And he saith, that 'The people hath fled from the battle, and also a multitude hath fallen of the people, and they die; and also Saul and Jonathan his son have died.'

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:5 - And David saith unto the youth who is declaring it to him, 'How hast thou known that Saul and Jonathan his son are dead?'

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:6 - And the youth who is declaring it to him saith, I happened to meet in mount Gilboa, and lo, Saul is leaning on his spear; and lo, the chariots and those possessing horses have followed him;

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:7 - and he turneth behind him, and seeth me, and calleth unto me, and I say, Here am I.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:8 - And he saith to me, Who art thou? and I say unto him, An Amalekite I am.'

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:9 - 'And he saith unto me, Stand, I pray thee, over me, and put me to death, for seized me hath the arrow, for all my soul is still in me.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:10 - And I stand over him, and put him to death, for I knew that he doth not live after his falling, and I take the crown which is on his head, and the bracelet which is on his arm, and bring them in unto my lord hither.'

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:11 - And David taketh hold on his garments, and rendeth them, and also all the men who are with him,

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:12 - and they mourn, and weep, and fast till the evening, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of Jehovah, and for the house of Israel, because they have fallen by the sword.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:13 - And David saith unto the youth who is declaring it to him, 'Whence art thou?' and he saith, 'Son of a sojourner, an Amalekite, I am.'

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:14 - And David saith unto him, 'How wast thou not afraid to put forth thy hand to destroy the anointed of Jehovah?'

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:15 - And David calleth to one of the youths, and saith, 'Draw nigh -- fall upon him;' and he smiteth him, and he dieth;

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:16 - and David saith unto him, 'Thy blood is on thine own head, for thy mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I -- I put to death the anointed of Jehovah.'

David's Dirge for Saul and Jonathan

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:17 - And David lamenteth with this lamentation over Saul, and over Jonathan his son;

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:18 - and he saith to teach the sons of Judah 'The Bow;' lo, it is written on the book of the Upright: --

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:19 - 'The Roebuck, O Israel, On thy high places is wounded; How have the mighty fallen!

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:20 - Declare it not in Gath, Proclaim not the tidings in the streets of Ashkelon, Lest they rejoice -- The daughters of the Philistines, Lest they exult -- The daughters of the Uncircumcised!

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:21 - Mountains of Gilboa! No dew nor rain be on you, And fields of heave-offerings! For there hath become loathsome The shield of the mighty, The shield of Saul -- without the anointed with oil.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:22 - From the blood of the wounded, From the fat of the mighty, The bow of Jonathan Hath not turned backward; And the sword of Saul doth not return empty.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:23 - Saul and Jonathan! They are loved and pleasant in their lives, And in their death they have not been parted. Than eagles they have been lighter, Than lions they have been mightier!

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:24 - Daughters of Israel! for Saul weep ye, Who is clothing you in scarlet with delights. Who is lifting up ornaments of gold on your clothing.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:25 - How have the mighty fallen In the midst of the battle! Jonathan! on thy high places wounded!

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:26 - I am in distress for thee, my brother Jonathan, Very pleasant wast thou to me; Wonderful was thy love to me, Above the love of women!

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:27 - How have the mighty fallen, Yea, the weapons of war perish!'
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The Young's Literal Translation was translated by Robert Young, who believed in a strictly literal translation of God's word. This version of the Bible is in the public domain.

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2 Samuel Chapter 1 — Additional Translations:

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