Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “How the mighty have fallen! The weapons of war have perished!” New Living Translation Oh, how the mighty heroes have fallen! Stripped of their weapons, they lie dead. English Standard Version “How the mighty have fallen, and the weapons of war perished!” Berean Standard Bible How the mighty have fallen, and the weapons of war have perished!” King James Bible How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished! New King James Version “How the mighty have fallen, And the weapons of war perished!” New American Standard Bible “How the mighty have fallen, And the weapons of war have perished!” NASB 1995 “How have the mighty fallen, And the weapons of war perished!” NASB 1977 “How have the mighty fallen, And the weapons of war perished!” Legacy Standard Bible How have the mighty fallen, And the weapons of war perished!” Amplified Bible “How the mighty have fallen, And the weapons of war have perished!” Christian Standard Bible How the mighty have fallen and the weapons of war have perished! Holman Christian Standard Bible How the mighty have fallen and the weapons of war have perished! American Standard Version How are the mighty fallen, And the weapons of war perished! Contemporary English Version Our warriors have fallen, and their weapons are destroyed. English Revised Version How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished! GOD'S WORD® Translation See how the mighty have fallen! See how the weapons of war have been destroyed!" Good News Translation "The brave soldiers have fallen, their weapons abandoned and useless." International Standard Version How the valiant have fallen! How the weapons of war are destroyed!" Majority Standard Bible How the mighty have fallen, and the weapons of war have perished!? NET Bible How the warriors have fallen! The weapons of war are destroyed! New Heart English Bible How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished." Webster's Bible Translation How have the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished! World English Bible How the mighty have fallen, and the weapons of war have perished!” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHow the mighty have fallen, "" Indeed, the weapons of war perish!” Young's Literal Translation How have the mighty fallen, Yea, the weapons of war perish!' Smith's Literal Translation How have the powerful fallen and the vessels of war perished. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHow are the valiant fallen, and the weapons of war perished? Catholic Public Domain Version How could the robust have fallen, and the weapons of war have perished?” New American Bible How can the warriors have fallen, the weapons of war have perished! New Revised Standard Version How the mighty have fallen, and the weapons of war perished! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHow are the mighty fallen and the weapons of war perished! Peshitta Holy Bible Translated How the mighty ones have fallen, and the weapons of war are destroyed! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917How are the mighty fallen, And the weapons of war perished! Brenton Septuagint Translation How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished! Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Song for Saul and Jonathan…26I grieve for you, Jonathan, my brother. You were delightful to me; your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women. 27How the mighty have fallen and the weapons of war have perished!” Cross References 1 Samuel 31:1-6 Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. / The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. / When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him critically. ... 1 Chronicles 10:1-6 Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. / The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. / When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him. ... Judges 5:18 Zebulun was a people who risked their lives; Naphtali, too, on the heights of the battlefield. Isaiah 34:7 And the wild oxen will fall with them, the young bulls with the strong ones. Their land will be drenched with blood, and their soil will be soaked with fat. Jeremiah 46:15 Why have your warriors been laid low? They cannot stand, for the LORD has thrust them down. Ezekiel 30:21 “Son of man, I have broken the arm of Pharaoh king of Egypt. See, it has not been bound up for healing, or splinted for strength to hold the sword. Lamentations 5:16 The crown has fallen from our head. Woe to us, for we have sinned! Amos 2:14-16 Escape will fail the swift, the strong will not prevail by his strength, and the mighty will not save his life. / The archer will not stand his ground, the fleet of foot will not escape, and the horseman will not save his life. / Even the bravest of mighty men will flee naked on that day,” declares the LORD. Psalm 78:64 His priests fell by the sword, but their widows could not lament. Psalm 89:43 You have bent the edge of his sword and have not sustained him in battle. Psalm 147:10 He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man. Revelation 6:4 Then another horse went forth. It was bright red, and its rider was granted permission to take away peace from the earth and to make men slay one another. And he was given a great sword. Revelation 19:18 so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.” Matthew 26:52 “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. Luke 22:36 “Now, however,” He told them, “the one with a purse should take it, and likewise a bag; and the one without a sword should sell his cloak and buy one. Treasury of Scripture How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished! How are 2 Samuel 1:19,25 The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty fallen! … weapons 2 Kings 2:12 And Elisha saw it, and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces. 2 Kings 13:14 Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. Psalm 46:9 He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire. Jump to Previous Arms Broken Fallen Great Instruments Low Mighty Ones Perish Perished War WeaponsJump to Next Arms Broken Fallen Great Instruments Low Mighty Ones Perish Perished War Weapons2 Samuel 1 1. The Amalekite who accused himself of Saul's death is slain17. David laments Saul and Jonathan with a song How the mighty have fallen This phrase is a lament for Saul and Jonathan, highlighting the tragedy of their deaths. The "mighty" refers to their status as warriors and leaders of Israel. Saul, the first king of Israel, was anointed by God but fell due to disobedience (1 Samuel 15:26). Jonathan, Saul's son, was known for his bravery and loyalty, especially to David (1 Samuel 18:1-4). The fall of these mighty figures signifies a significant shift in Israel's leadership and foreshadows David's rise to kingship. This lament echoes the broader biblical theme of the fall of the proud and powerful, as seen in Proverbs 16:18, "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." and the weapons of war have perished! Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe future king of Israel, who mourns the deaths of Saul and Jonathan. His lamentation is a profound expression of grief and respect. 2. Saul The first king of Israel, whose death marks the end of his reign. Despite his troubled relationship with David, he is mourned as "the mighty." 3. Jonathan Saul's son and David's close friend, known for his loyalty and bravery. His death is deeply personal for David. 4. Mount Gilboa The location where Saul and Jonathan fell in battle against the Philistines, symbolizing a significant defeat for Israel. 5. Philistines The enemies of Israel who defeated Saul and Jonathan, representing the ongoing conflict between Israel and its neighbors. Teaching Points The Reality of MortalityReflect on the inevitability of death and the importance of living a life that honors God, knowing that earthly power and might are temporary. The Value of Lament Understand the biblical practice of lament as a way to process grief and loss, and consider how expressing sorrow can lead to healing and deeper faith. Respect for Authority Despite Saul's flaws, David's lament teaches us to respect those in authority and recognize their contributions, even when they fall short. The Power of Friendship Jonathan's relationship with David exemplifies true friendship and loyalty. Consider how we can cultivate such relationships in our own lives. God's Sovereignty in Defeat Acknowledge that God is sovereign even in times of defeat and loss, and trust that He can bring about His purposes through our trials.Verse 27. - How are the mighty fallen! This lament, which occurs three times, is the central thought of the elegy. Glorious and noble in their pest lives, the heroes had now fallen, not as Wolfe fell at Quebec, with the shout of victory in his ears, but in the lost battle. And David seeks relief for his distress in dwelling upon the sad contrast between the splendid victories which Saul had won for Israel when first chosen to be king, and the terrible defeat by which life and kingdom had now been lost.
Hebrew Howאֵ֚יךְ (’êḵ) Interjection Strong's 349: How?, how!, where the mighty גִבּוֹרִ֔ים (ḡib·bō·w·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant have fallen נָפְל֣וּ (nā·p̄ə·lū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5307: To fall, lie and the weapons כְּלֵ֥י (kə·lê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus of war מִלְחָמָֽה׃ (mil·ḥā·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war have perished!” וַיֹּאבְד֖וּ (way·yō·ḇə·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6: To wander away, lose oneself, to perish Links 2 Samuel 1:27 NIV2 Samuel 1:27 NLT 2 Samuel 1:27 ESV 2 Samuel 1:27 NASB 2 Samuel 1:27 KJV 2 Samuel 1:27 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 1:27 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 1:27 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 1:27 French Bible 2 Samuel 1:27 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 1:27 How are the mighty fallen and (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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