1:23 Saul and Jonathan were greatly loved 1 during their lives,
and not even in their deaths were they separated.
They were swifter than eagles, stronger than lions.
23:1 These are the final words of David:
“The oracle of David son of Jesse,
the oracle of the man raised up as
the ruler chosen by the God of Jacob, 2
Israel’s beloved 3 singer of songs:
1 tn Heb “beloved and dear.”
2 tn Heb “the anointed one of the God of Jacob.”
3 tn Or “pleasant.”