2 Samuel 1:5

Modern English Version

Then David asked the young man who was reporting to him, “How do you know that Saul and his son Jonathan are dead?”

Cross References

Proverbs 25:2

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the honor of kings is to search out a matter.

Proverbs 14:15

The simple gives credence to every word, but the prudent attends to his steps.

2 Samuel 1:4

David said to him, “Tell me, what is the report?” So he reported, “The people fled from battle. Many of the people have fallen and died; even Saul and his son Jonathan are dead.”

2 Samuel 1:6

The young man who was reporting to him answered, “I happened to be on Mount Gilboa when, in front of me, Saul was leaning on his spear; and behold, the chariots and the horsemen were close behind him.