Though it could refer to the melody, the bow is most likely the title of the lament, named in memory of Jonathan’s weapon (2 Samuel 1:22) and his gift to David (1 Samuel 18:4).1
Though it could refer to the melody, the bow is most likely the title of the lament, named in memory of Jonathan’s weapon (2 Samuel 1:22) and his gift to David (1 Samuel 18:4).1
18 and he said it should be taught to the people of Judah; behold, it is written in the Book of Jashar. He said: