2 Samuel 1:18

(Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.)

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 1:18

BSB
and he ordered that the sons of Judah be taught the Song of the Bow. It is written in the Book of Jashar:
AKJV
(Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.)
CPDV
(And he instructed that they should teach the sons of Judah the bow, just as it is written in the Book of the Just.) And he said: "Consider, O Israel, on behalf of those who are dead, wounded upon your heights:
ERV
And he bade them teach the children of Judah the song of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jashar.
NHEB
and said it should be taught to the people of Judah. Look, it is written in the book of Jashar.
SMT
(And he will say to teach the sons of Judah the bow: it was written upon the book of Jasher.)

Commentary for 2 Samuel 1:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 1:18
Summary
Reference to written archival source material
Event
Source material cited
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
History