2 Samuel 1:23

2 Samuel 1:23 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

23Saul and Jonathan—

in life they were loved and admired,

and in death they were not parted.

They were swifter than eagles,

they were stronger than lions.

23“Saul and Jonathan, beloved and delightful in 1:23 Lit their liveslife,

And in their deaths they were not separated;

They were swifter than eagles,

They were mightier than lions.

23Saul and Jonathan, beloved and pleasant in their life,

And in their death they were not parted;

They were swifter than eagles,

They were stronger than lions.

23“Saul and Jonathan, beloved and lovely and friends in their lives,

And in their death they were not separated;

They were swifter than eagles,

They were stronger than lions.

23Saul and Jonathan, beloved and delightful in life,

were not divided in death.

They were swifter than eagles;

they were stronger than lions.

23“When they lived, Saul and Jonathan were loved and respected.

When they died, they were not parted.

They were faster than eagles.

They were stronger than lions.