Reading for April 26th

Read 2 Samuel 1.17-27
In 1.17-27: David's lament over Saul and Jonathan.
In verse 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 death not be proclaimed in Philistine cities, where there will be rejoicing over it.
In verse 21: Giboa was the mountain the mountain were 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 Israelite to mourn because they prospered under Saul's rule.
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