23 “Saul and Jonathan, beloved and lovely!

In life and in death they were not divided;

they were swifter than eagles,

they were stronger than lions.

24 “Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul,

who clothed you daintily in scarlet,

who put ornaments of gold upon your apparel.

25 “How are the mighty fallen

in the midst of the battle!

“Jonathan lies slain upon thy high places.

26 I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan;

very pleasant have you been to me;

your love to me was wonderful,

passing the love of women.

27 “How are the mighty fallen,

and the weapons of war perished!”