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.’”
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:
19 “Israel, your leaders have been killed on the hills.How the mighty men have fallen in battle!
20 Don’t tell it in Gath.Don’t announce it in the streets of Ashkelon.If you do, the daughters of the Philistines will be happy.The daughters of the Philistines will rejoice.
21 “May there be no dew or rain on the mountains of Gilboa.May their fields produce no grain.This is because there the mighty warrior’s shield was dishonored.Saul’s shield was no longer rubbed with oil.
22 Jonathan’s bow killed its share of enemies.And Saul’s sword killed its share, too.Their weapons are stained with the blood of dead men.Their weapons have stabbed the flesh of strong men.