2 Samuel 1:19-27

19‘The greatest men of Israel now lie on the mountains. They are dead! Those brave men have fallen to the ground!

20Do not tell the people in Gath about it. Do not tell the news in the streets of Ashkelon. If you do, the daughters of the Philistines will sing with joy. Yes, those foreign people who do not worship God will be happy.

21You mountains of Gilboa, I hope that no rain or dew will come on you now. I pray that no crops will grow in your fields to make grain offerings. In those fields, the shields of brave soldiers became useless. No longer will anyone clean Saul's shield with oil.

22When Jonathan shot arrows from his bow, his enemies fell to the ground, dead. He would never turn away from them. Saul's sword also cut down his enemies. He always finished the job.

23People loved Saul and Jonathan as great people while they lived. They were still together when they died. They moved faster than eagles They were stronger than lions.

24You women of Israel, weep for Saul. He gave you beautiful clothes to wear. He gave you gold and jewels to fix on your clothes.

25Brave soldiers have died as they fought a great battle! Jonathan's dead body lies on Gilboa's hills.

26My brother, Jonathan! I am very sad about your death. You were my good friend. Your love for me was very special. It was better than the love of women.

27The brave men have fallen in the battle! Their weapons are now useless.’