(Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.)
(David also commanded that the people of Judah should be taught how to use the bow in battle. You can read about this in the Book of Jasher.)
David ordered that his people should be trained in archery for warfare, and this command was recorded in an ancient book.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, this verse appears in the context of David's lament over the deaths of King Saul and his son Jonathan, who died in battle against the Philistines. David, as the newly anointed king, commanded the people of Judah to learn the use of the bow, possibly to honor Jonathan's prowess as an archer and to strengthen their military readiness for ongoing threats. The reference to the Book of Jasher indicates it was an ancient collection of heroic songs and deeds, though this text is not part of the standard Bible canon and is mentioned elsewhere in Scripture as a historical source.
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