RobH_en_tn/2sa/01/25.md

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How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle

This phrase is repeated in verse 27 to emphasize that Israel's best warriors are dead. AT: "The mighty men have died in battle"

the mighty

Here "mighty" is plural and may refer to only Saul and Jonathan, or to all of the soldiers of Israel. AT: "the mighty warriors" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj)

have fallen

This is a polite way to say "have died." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism)

Jonathan is killed

This can be stated in active form. AT: "Jonathan has died in battle" or "The enemy has killed Jonathan" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

on your high places

David continues to address this part of the song to the mountains of Gilboa as he started in 2 Samuel 1:21. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe)