2 Samuel 1:12
They mourned, wept, and fasted until evening for Saul, for Jonathan his son, for the people of Yahweh, and for the house of Israel because they had fallen by the sword.
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11Then David tore his clothes, and all the men with him did the same.
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1 Samuel 31:13Then they took their bones and buried them under a tamarisk tree in Jabesh, and fasted for seven days.
Psalms 35:13But, when they were sick, I wore sackcloth; 1 I fasted for them 1 with my head bowed on my chest. 1
Jeremiah 9:1If only my head could produce water, and my eyes be a fountain of tears! 1 For I wish to weep day and night for those among the daughter of my people who have been killed. 1
Matthew 5:44But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, + 5:44 The best ancient copies omit Bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you .
1 Peter 3:8Finally, all of you, be likeminded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, and humble.
Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 1:12-17
11 Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him: 12 And they mourned, and wept, and fasted until even, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the Lord , and for the house of Israel; because they were fallen by the sword. 13 And David said unto the young man that told him, Whence art thou? And he answered, I am the son of a stranger, an Amalekite. 14 And David said unto him, How wast thou not afraid to stretch forth thine hand to destroy the Lord… Read the whole commentary →