From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, The bow of Jonathan didn`t turn back, The sword of Saul didn`t return empty.

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John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the
bow of Jonathan turned not back

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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