2 Samuel 1:3-5

Contemporary English Version

³ David asked, “Where did you come from?”

The man answered, “From Israel's army. I barely escaped with my life.”

⁴ “Who won the battle?” David asked.

The man said, “Our army turned and ran, but many were wounded and died. Even King Saul and his son Jonathan are dead.”

⁵ David asked, “How do you know Saul and Jonathan are dead?”