2 Samuel 1:17 — Meaning and Application

2 Samuel 1:1

"Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag;"

2 Samuel 1:2

"It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and earth upon his head: and {so} it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance."

2 Samuel 1:3

"And David said unto him, From whence comest thou? And he said unto him, Out of the camp of Israel am I escaped."

2 Samuel 1:4

"And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also. {How...: Heb. What was, etc}"

2 Samuel 1:5

"And David said unto the young man that told him, How knowest thou that Saul and Jonathan his son be dead?"

2 Samuel 1:6

"And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him."