2 Samuel 1
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A man came and told David that Saul and Jonathan were dead. David sang: "The beauty of Israel is slain. How the mighty have fallen!"

Posted on 2 May 2011 to 18,931 followers, with 13 retweets.

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Stacy Odum

thank you for sharing

Carole

David heard that Both Saul and Jonathan died and David was grieved.

Jackie Sanders

David learns of Saul and Jonathan death. And sing a song expressing his love and loyalty for Jonathan.

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