22 From the blood of the slain,
From the fat of the mighty,
^aThe bow of Jonathan did not turn back,
And the sword of Saul did not return empty. ‡

23 “Saul and Jonathan were beloved and pleasant in their lives,
And in their ^adeath they were not divided;
They were swifter than eagles,
They were ^bstronger than lions. ‡

25 “How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle!
Jonathan was slain in your high places.

26 I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan;
You have been very pleasant to me;
^aYour love to me was wonderful,
Surpassing the love of women. ‡