2Sa 1:18 | MHM | STEP | v. 18 : David ordered that the people of Judah should learn “the use of the bow.” Some think he meant the weapon, since archers had played a big part in Saul’s defeat (1 Samuel 21:3 ). Others think “the bow” was the name of this song, or even a musical instrument. Either way, he wanted people to remember the event. The poem was written in the Book of Jasher, a collection of poems about Israel’s history (Joshua 10:13 ).

‏ 2 Samuel 1:18

v. 18: David ordered that the people of Judah should learn “the use of the bow.” Some think he meant the weapon, since archers had played a big part in Saul’s defeat (1 Samuel 21:3 ^a). Others think “the bow” was the name of this song, or even a musical instrument. Either way, he wanted people to remember the event. The poem was written in the Book of Jasher, a collection of poems about Israel’s history (Joshua 10:13 ^b).