2 Samuel 1:25
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 1:25 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 1:25 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, thou wast slain in thine high places." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 1:25 — KJV
“How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, thou wast slain in thine high places.”
— 2 Samuel 1:25 (KJV)
2 Samuel 1:25 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 1:25
“The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty fallen!”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:25: how, mighty, fallen
“And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also. How...: Heb. What was, etc”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:25: how, fallen, battle
“Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places. found...: or, subdued”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:25: thine, high, places
“Howbeit the high places were not taken away: as yet the people did sacrifice and burnt incense on the high places.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:25: how, high, places
“Howbeit the high places were not removed: the people sacrificed and burned incense still in the high places. He built the higher gate of the house of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 1:25: how, high, places
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