Van Zyl, A.H.2009-11-102009-11-101998Van Zyl, AH 1998, 'Jy was baie na aan my hart (2 Sam 1:26)', Skrif en Kerk, vol. 19, no. 3, pp. 664-675.0257-8891http://hdl.handle.net/2263/11771Continued 2001 as 'Verbum et Ecclesia'In this lament song on Saul and Jonathan (2 Sam 1:19-27), the author succeeded through sound- and wordplay to pay tribute and honour to both heroes. He effectuates this by skillful artistic arrangement of different words and phrases. Ultimately, the focus is placed on David's beloved friend, Jonathan.AfrikaansFaculty of Theology, University of PretoriaBible -- O.T. -- Samuel, 2nd, I, 26 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.Laments in the BibleDavid, King of IsraelArticle