Read 2 Samuel 1.17-27. In 1.17-27: David's lament over Saul and Jonathan. In verses 18: The title, The Song of the Bow, may reflect a textual error. If original, it refers to the tune to which the lament was sung. The Book of Jashar was a collection of poems that no longer exists. In verse 20: Gath and Ashkelon were Philistine cities. The poem pleads that the news of Saul's and Jonathan's deaths not be proclaimed in Philistine cities, where there would be rejoicing over it. In verse 21: Gilboa was the mountain where Saul and Jonathan died in battle. It is being cursed along with the surrounding hills because of this tragedy. Shields were made of leather and anointed with oil in preparation for battle. Saul's shield now lies defiled from bloody battle and unused because its owner is dead. In verse 24: The poem calls upon the Israelites to mourn because they prospered under Saul's rule. Comments or Questions..
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