1:22 From the blood of the slain, from the fat of warriors,
the bow of Jonathan was not turned away.
The sword of Saul never returned 1 empty.
1:23 Saul and Jonathan were greatly loved 2 during their lives,
and not even in their deaths were they separated.
They were swifter than eagles, stronger than lions.
1 tn The Hebrew imperfect verbal form is used here to indicate repeated past action.
2 tn Heb “beloved and dear.”