2 Samuel 1:18 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

He said, "Teach this kesheth to the people of Judah." (It is recorded in the Book of Jashar.) (GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

(and he bade them teach the children of Judah the song of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jashar):

BBE:

(It is recorded in the book of Jashar for teaching to the sons of Judah) and he said:

DBY:

and he bade them teach the children of Judah the song of the bow. Behold, it is written in the book of Jasher: --

ERV:

And he bade them teach the children of Judah the song of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jashar.

JPS:

and said--To teach the sons of Judah the bow. Behold, it is written in the book of Jashar:

WBS:

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

WEB:

(and he bade them teach the children of Judah the song of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jashar):

YLT:

and he saith to teach the sons of Judah 'The Bow;' lo, it is written on the book of the Upright: --

2 Samuel 1:18 Cross References

XREF:

Joshua 10:13 So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, Until the nation avenged themselves of their enemies. Is it not written in the book of Jashar? And the sun stopped in the middle of the sky and did not hasten to go down for about a whole day. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

1:18 (Also he bade them teach the children of Judah {g} [the use of] the bow: behold, [it is] written in the book of Jasher.)
(g) That they might be able to match their enemies the Philistines in that art.

WES:

1:18 Judah - These he more particularly teacheth, because they were the chief, and now the royal tribe, and likely to be the great bulwark to all Israel against the Philistines, upon whose land they bordered; and withal, to be the most true to him, and to his interest. The bow - That is, of their arms, expressed, under the name of the bow, which then was one of the chief weapons; and for the dextrous use whereof Jonathan is commended in the following song: which may be one reason, why he now gives forth this order, that so they might strive to imitate Jonathan in military skill, and to excel in it, as he did. Jasher - It is more largely and particularly described in the book of Jasher.

MHC:

1:17-27 Kasheth, or the bow, probably was the title of this mournful, funeral song. David does not commend Saul for what he was not; and says nothing of his piety or goodness. Jonathan was a dutiful son, Saul an affectionate father, therefore dear to each other. David had reason to say, that Jonathan's love to him was wonderful. Next to the love between Christ and his people, that affection which springs form it, produces the strongest friendship. The trouble of the Lord's people, and triumphs of his enemies, will always grieve true believers, whatever advantages they may obtain by them.

CONC:

Bade Behold Book Bow Jashar Jasher Judah Lament Recorded Song Sons Taught Teach Teaching Upright Written

Bade Book Bow Children Jashar Jasher Judah Lament Ordered Recorded Song Taught Teach Teaching Upright Use Written

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