27 "How the mighty have fallen! The weapons of war have perished!"
27 How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!
27 "How the mighty have fallen, and the weapons of war perished!"
27 The mighty warriors - fallen, fallen. And the arms of war broken to bits.
27 "How the mighty have fallen, And the weapons of war perished!"
27 Oh, how the mighty heroes have fallen! Stripped of their weapons, they lie dead.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 1:27
Commentary on 2 Samuel 1:17-27
(Read 2 Samuel 1:17-27)
Kasheth, or "the bow," probably was the title of this mournful, funeral song. David does not commend Saul for what he was not; and says nothing of his piety or goodness. Jonathan was a dutiful son, Saul an affectionate father, therefore dear to each other. David had reason to say, that Jonathan's love to him was wonderful. Next to the love between Christ and his people, that affection which springs form it, produces the strongest friendship. The trouble of the Lord's people, and triumphs of his enemies, will always grieve true believers, whatever advantages they may obtain by them.