Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty fallen!

Bible References

Beauty

2 Samuel 1:23
Saul and Jonathan were greatly loved during their lives, and not even in their deaths were they separated. They were swifter than eagles, stronger than lions.
Deuteronomy 4:7
In fact, what other great nation has a god so near to them like the Lord our God whenever we call on him?
1 Samuel 31:8
The next day, when the Philistines came to strip loot from the corpses, they discovered Saul and his three sons lying dead on Mount Gilboa.
Isaiah 4:2
At that time the crops given by the Lord will bring admiration and honor; the produce of the land will be a source of pride and delight to those who remain in Israel.
Isaiah 53:2
He sprouted up like a twig before God, like a root out of parched soil; he had no stately form or majesty that might catch our attention, no special appearance that we should want to follow him.
Lamentations 2:1
(Alef) Alas! The Lord has covered Daughter Zion with his anger. He has thrown down the splendor of Israel from heaven to earth; he did not protect his temple when he displayed his anger.
Zechariah 11:7
So I began to shepherd the flock destined for slaughter, the most afflicted of all the flock. Then I took two staffs, calling one "Pleasantness" and the other "Binders," and I tended the flock.

How are

2 Samuel 1:25
How the warriors have fallen in the midst of battle! Jonathan lies slain on your high places!
Lamentations 5:16
The crown has fallen from our head; woe to us, for we have sinned!

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