2 Samuel 1:16-18

International Children’s Bible

¹⁶ David had said to the Amalekite, “You are responsible for your own death. You have spoken against yourself! You said, ‘I have killed the Lord’s appointed king.’”

David’s Song About Saul and Jonathan

¹⁷ David sang a funeral song about Saul and his son Jonathan. ¹⁸ David ordered that the people of Judah be taught this song. It is called “The Bow.” This song is written in the Book of Jashar: