2 Samuel 1:23

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

It was easy to love Saul and Jonathan. Together in life, together in death, they were faster than eagles and stronger than lions.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:24

Women of Israel, cry for Saul. He brought you fine red cloth and jewellery made of gold.

2 Samuel 2:18

Zeruiah's three sons were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Asahel could run as fast as a deer in an open field,

2 Samuel 23:20

Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was a brave man from Kabzeel who did some amazing things. He killed two of Moab's best fighters, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion.

1 Chronicles 12:8

Men from the tribe of Gad also joined David at his fortress in the desert and served as his warriors. They were also brave soldiers—fierce as lions and quick as gazelles. They were always prepared to fight with shields and spears.

Job 9:26

Each day passes swifter than a sailing ship or an eagle swooping down.

Proverbs 30:30

those fearless lions who rule the jungle,

Song of Solomon 5:16

His kisses are sweet. I desire him so much! Young women of Jerusalem, he is my lover and friend.

Jeremiah 4:13

Look! The enemy army swoops down like an eagle; their cavalry and chariots race faster than storm clouds blown by the wind.” Then you will answer, “We are doomed!”

Lamentations 4:19

They swooped down faster than eagles from the sky. They hunted for us in the hills and set traps to catch us out in the desert.

Deuteronomy 28:49

Foreigners who speak a strange language will be sent to attack you without warning, just like an eagle swooping down.

Judges 14:18

Before sunset that day, the men of the town went to Samson with this answer: A lion is the strongest— honey is the sweetest! Samson replied, This answer you have given me doubtless came from my bride-to-be.

1 Samuel 18:1

David and Saul finished talking, and soon David and Jonathan became best friends. Jonathan thought as much of David as he did of himself.

1 Samuel 20:2

“My father can't be trying to kill you! He never does anything without telling me about it. Why would he hide this from me? It can't be true!”