1.1 The context of David's lament 2 Samuel 1:17-27
1.2 The significance of lament in the Bible Psalm 13:1-2
2.1 David's grief over Saul's death: A surprising response 2 Samuel 1:12
2.2 David's grief over Jonathan's death: A deep personal loss 2 Samuel 1:26
3.1 A lament of love: David's deep affection for Jonathan 2 Samuel 1:26
3.2 A lament of respect: David's recognition of Saul's role as God's anointed 2 Samuel 1:14
3.3 A lament of national tragedy: The fall of Israel's leaders 2 Samuel 1:19
4.1 Lament as a form of worship: Honoring God in our pain Psalm 42:1-3
4.2 Lament as a path to healing: Processing our grief before God Psalm 34:18
4.3 Lament as a call to action: Responding to injustice and suffering Psalm 10:1-2
5.1 The importance of expressing our emotions to God Psalm 62:8
5.2 The power of forgiveness and reconciliation Colossians 3:13
5.3 The hope we have in God, even in times of loss and grief Psalm 30:5
6.1 Inviting God into our pain Psalm 34:18
6.2 Trusting God's sovereignty in times of grief Romans 8:28
6.3 Looking forward to the ultimate end of all suffering Revelation 21:4