2 Samuel 1:18
He ordered it to be taught to the people of Judah. It is called “The Bow” and is recorded in the Book of the Just:
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17Then David sang this lament for Saul and his son Jonathan.
19“Israel, the glorious one lies dead on your mountains. How the mighty have fallen!
Cross References
Genesis 49:8Judah, your brothers will praise you. You will defeat your enemies. Your father's sons shall bow down to you in respect.
Joshua 10:13The sun stopped moving, and the moon stood still, until the nation of Israel had inflicted defeat on their enemies. (This is recorded in the Book of Jashar). The sun stopped in the middle of the sky and did not go down for around a full day.
Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 1:18-27
David's Lamentation for Jonathan. ( b. c. 1055.) 17 And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son: 18 (Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.) 19 The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty fallen! 20 Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph. 21 Ye mountains of Gilboa,… Read the whole commentary →