2 Samuel 1:18

2 Samuel 1:18 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

18and he ordered that the people of Judah be taught this lament of the bow (it is written in the Book of Jashar):

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

18and he told them to teach the sons of Judah the mourning song of the bow; behold, it is written in the Book of Jashar.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

18and he told them to teach the sons of Judah the song of the bow; behold, it is written in the book of Jashar.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

18and he told them to teach the sons of Judah, the song of the bow. Behold, it is written in 1:18 An early poetic account of the wars of Israel and the heroic acts of the warriors.the Book of Jashar:

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

18and he ordered that the sons of Judah be taught the Song of the Bow.1:18 Or be taught the use of the bow; literally be taught the bow It is written in the Book of Jashar:1:18 Or the Book of the Upright One, commonly cited as Jasher; note that the Song of the Bow that follows is not found in known manuscripts attributed to Jasher.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

18He ordered that it be taught to the people of Judah. It is a song that is played on a stringed instrument. It is written down in the Book of Jashar. David sang,

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