1.3 KiB
How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle
This phrase is repeated in verse 27 to emphasize that Israel's best warriors are dead. AT: "The mighty men have died in battle"
the mighty
Here "mighty" is plural and may refer to only Saul and Jonathan, or to all of the soldiers of Israel. AT: "the mighty warriors" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj)
have fallen
This is a polite way to say "have died." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism)
Jonathan is killed
This can be stated in active form. AT: "Jonathan has died in battle" or "The enemy has killed Jonathan" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
on your high places
David continues to address this part of the song to the mountains of Gilboa as he started in 2 Samuel 1:21. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe)
my brother Jonathan
Here "brother" is used in the sense of a very close friend.
Your love to me was wonderful, exceeding the love of women
Here "love" is used in the sense of friendship and loyalty. Jonathan's loyalty to David was even greater than the loyalty a woman has for her husband and children.