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I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: Very pleasant hast thou been unto me: Thy love to me was wonderful, Passing the love of women.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

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19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Passing the love of women. — By this strong expression, comparing Jonathan’s love for David to that of the faithful wife …

John Gill

John Gill

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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan
So he was, not only by nation and religion, but by affinity, having mar…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Kasheth, or “the bow,” probably was the title of this mournful, funeral song. David does not commend Saul for what he was not, and says nothing of …

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