2 Samuel 1:24

2 Samuel 1:24 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, with other delights, who put on ornaments of gold upon your apparel.
• New International Version (NIV)“Daughters of Israel, weep for Saul, who clothed you in scarlet and finery, who adorned your garments with ornaments of gold.
• English Standard Version (ESV)"You daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you luxuriously in scarlet, who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.
• New King James Version (NKJV)“O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, Who clothed you in scarlet, with luxury; Who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.

Context of 2 Samuel 1:24

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. You 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.

2 Samuel 1:24 word by word

בְּנוֹת֙ יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל אֶל־שָׁא֖וּל בְּכֶ֑ינָה הַמַּלְבִּֽשְׁכֶ֤ם שָׁנִי֙ עִם־עֲדָנִ֔ים הַֽמַּעֲלֶה֙ עֲדִ֣י זָהָ֔ב עַ֖ל לְבוּשְׁכֶֽן׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Ye daughtersבַּתbath · daughterH1323
• of Israelיִשְׂרָאֵלyiώrâ'êl · IsraelH3478
• weep overבָּכָהbâkâh · to weepH1058
• Saulשָׁאוּלshâ'ûl · SaulH7586
• who clothedלָבֵשׁlâbash lâbêsh · to clotheH3847
• you in scarletשָׁנִיshânîy · scarletH8144
• delightsעֵ֫דֶן‛êden ‛ednâh · delicacyH5730
• who putעָלָה‛âlâh · to ascend: riseH5927
• on ornamentsעֲדִי‛ădîy · ornamentH5716
• of goldזָהָבzâhâb · goldH2091
• upon your apparelלְבוּשׁlebûsh lebûsh · clothingH3830

Cross-references for 2 Samuel 1:24

• Judges 5:30“They are taking valuable things from their enemies. They are sharing the things between them. Each soldier will bring one or two women for himself. Sisera's share will be some beautiful cloth. Yes, he is bringing pieces of valuable cloth, and a beautiful necklace for me! That is why he is so late to return home.”
• Psalms 68:12Kings with large armies quickly run away. Yes, they run away! The women at home share the valuable things that the armies have left behind.
• Proverbs 31:21All her family have warm clothes to wear. She is not afraid when cold weather comes.
• Isaiah 3:16The Lord says, ‘Zion's women are very proud. They walk with their heads up high. They turn their eyes towards the men and they have no shame. They like the men to look at them. They walk with small steps so that the rings on their ankles make a nice sound.
• Jeremiah 2:32A young woman does not forget to wear her jewels. When a woman marries, she does not forget to wear her special dress. But for many years, my people have forgotten me.
• 1 Timothy 2:9I also want the women to dress themselves properly in a way that is right. They should not bring shame on themselves. What makes a woman beautiful? It is not the special way that she prepares her hair. It is not the gold things or jewels that she wears. It is not her expensive clothes.
• 1 Peter 3:3Think about what makes you beautiful. The way that you prepare your hair does not really make you beautiful. Gold things or beautiful clothes do not make you beautiful.

Commentaries on 2 Samuel 1:24

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 24The women of Israel are most happily introduced. They who had come out to meet king Saul with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of music” in the day of victory, are now called to weep over him.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 17-27Verses 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…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-27The forty years of Saul’s reign ended in tragedy. The Philistines struck a devastating blow against his people. They killed Saul’s sons and later mutilated Saul’s body after he took his own life (1 Samuel 31). After these tragic events, the story begins to focus on David and his rise as a leader.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 24-2724-27. Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, with other delights, &c.--The fondness for dress, which anciently distinguished Oriental women, is their characteristic still. It appears in their love of bright, gay, and divers colors, in profuse display of ornaments, and in various other forms. The inmost depths of the poet's feeling are stirred, and his amiable disposition appears in the strong desire to celebrate the good…Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Samuel 1:24

• Colors
• David
• Elegy
• Friendship
• Jonathan
• Mourning
• Poetry
• Song

In the dictionaries

• Israel
• Saul
• Israel, Israelites
• Jacob, Israel
• Paul, Saul
• Beauty
• Colour
• David
• Dress
• Empty

Commentaries on 2 Samuel 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings