How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!

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John Gill

John Gill

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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

How are the mighty fallen
This is the burden of this elegiac song, being the third time it is mentioned:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

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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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