Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsHow are the mighty fallen, And the weapons of war perished!
How the mighty have fallen and the weapons of war have perished!”
How have the mighty fallen, Yea, the weapons of war perish!'
How are the mighty fallen, and the instruments of war perished!
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament2 Samuel — David's reign in three movements — rise, fall, consequences — with the Davidic covenant (ch. 7) as the vertical spine down the centre. A covenant held through both rise and fall; a throne established for ever.
- Author
- Traditional: compilation by Nathan and Gad from Samuel's earlier records (1 Chr 29:29)
- Date
- Events c. 1010–970 BC; compilation during Solomon's early reign