Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Samuel 1:26

26 I am distressed for thee , my brother Jonathan, very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to we was wonderful, passing the love of women .

i. e. For the loss of thee. For besides the loss of a true Friend, and all the comfort of friendship, which is inestimable; he lost him who both could, and undoubtedly would have given him a speedy, and quiet, and sure Possession of the Kingdom: whereas now, he met with long and troublesome interruptions.

i. e. That Love wherewith they love their Husbands, or Children: for their Affections are usually more vehement and ardent than Mens.