2 Samuel 1:18
David’s Song for Saul and Jonathan
17Then David took up this lament for Saul and his son Jonathan, 18and he ordered that the sons of Judah be taught the Song of the Bow. It is written in the Book of Jashar:
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Berean Standard Bible
and he ordered that the sons of Judah be taught the Song of the Bow. It is written in the Book of Jashar:
American Standard Version (1901)
(and he bade them teach the children of Judah the song of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jashar):
Bible in Basic English
(It is recorded in the book of Jashar for teaching to the sons of Judah) and he said:
Douay-Rheims 1899
(Also he commanded that they should teach the children of Juda the use of the bow, as it is written in the book of the just.) And he said: Consider, O Israel, for them that are dead, wounded on thy high places.
Free Bible Version
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:
Geneva Bible 1599
(Also he bade them teach the children of Iudah to shoote, as it is written in the booke of Iasher)
King James (Authorized) Version
(Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.)
Translation for Translators
and he commanded that it be taught to the people of Judah. The song is called ‘The Bow and Arrow’ and it has been written in the Book of Jashar:
Unlocked Literal Bible
He commanded the people to teach this Song of the Bow to the sons of Judah, which has been written in the Book of Jashar.
Noah Webster Bible
(Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.)
World English Bible
(and he commanded them to teach the children of Judah the song of the bow; behold, it is written in the book of Jashar):
Young's Literal Translation
and he saith to teach the sons of Judah 'The Bow;' lo, it is written on the book of the Upright: —