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2 Samuel 1:22

2 Samuel 1:22
From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan turned not back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan turned not back,.... That is, it always did…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 1:17-27

When David had rent his clothes, mourned, and wept, and fasted, for the death of Saul, and done justice upon him who…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

From the blood, &c. In the figurative language of poetry arrows are represented as drinking blood, the sword as eating…

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