25 How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, thou wast slain in thine high places.
25 "How the mighty have fallen in battle! Jonathan lies slain on your heights.
25 "How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle!"Jonathan lies slain on your high places.
25 The mighty warriors - fallen, fallen in the middle of the fight! Jonathan - struck down on your hills!
25 "How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan was slain in your high places.
25 Oh, how the mighty heroes have fallen in battle! Jonathan lies dead on the hills.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 1:25
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.