Joe: Alright, so we got a Bible expert here to talk about 2 Samuel 1. What’s this chapter all about?

Bible Expert: Well, Joe, 2 Samuel 1 tells the story of a man named David who hears news of the death of King Saul and his son Jonathan.

Joe: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold up. Saul and Jonathan were killed? How did that happen?

Bible Expert: It appears that Saul and his son Jonathan were killed in battle against the Philistines.

Joe: Ouch. That’s gotta be rough.

Bible Expert: Yes, it is. David is very distraught when he hears the news. He writes a lament, then has a young Amalekite bring him Saul’s crown and bracelet.

Joe: Wait, why?

Bible Expert: Well, it appears that the Amalekite found Saul wounded on the battlefield and had the opportunity to kill him, but instead he chose to show respect for the fallen king.

Joe: Interesting. What happens next?

Bible Expert: David then orders the Amalekite to be killed for taking the life of the Lord’s anointed, Saul.

Joe: Wow, that’s intense.

Bible Expert: Yes, it is. David then goes on to lament the death of Saul and Jonathan, praising their courage and bravery in battle.

Joe: Well, that’s a very fitting tribute. Anything else we should know about this chapter?

Bible Expert: Yes, this chapter serves as a reminder of the fragility of life, and depicts how even the strongest and bravest of men can fall in battle.