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21 O mountains of Gilboa,
    may there be no rain or dew upon you
    or your bountiful fields;
for there the shield of the mighty was defiled!
    The shield of Saul is no longer anointed with oil.

22 From the blood of the slain,
    from the fat of mighty,
the bow of Jonathan did not turn back,
    nor did the sword of Saul return empty.
23 Saul and Jonathan,
    beloved and delightful,
    neither in life nor death will they be separated.
They were swifter than eagles,
    they were stronger than lions.

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