ecthelion vs glorfindel

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Originally Posted by Gorthaur the Cruel

Why did Ecthelion have to wait? Wasn't he as valiant and selfless that day as Glorfindel? If I remember correctly, he slew three Balrogs in addition to Gothmog. So he should also be highly qualified for immediate resurrection, like Glorfindel.

I said he may have had to wait, because Tolkien does not mention Ecthelion's receiving the same treatment.