2 Samuel 1:23 MSG/NIV - Online Parallel Bible
| The Message (MSG) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 23 Saul and Jonathan - beloved, beautiful! Together in life, together in death. Swifter than plummeting eagles, stronger than proud lions. | 23 "Saul and Jonathan-- in life they were loved and gracious, and in death they were not parted. They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions. |
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