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:
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.
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,