Sug denotes turning back in the description of Jonathan's bow in battle.

The attested use describes not turning back: in 2 Samuel 1:22, the Niphal perfect form occurs with Jonathan's bow, while the APB renders the clause, "the bow of Jonathan did not turn back."

1. Not turning back in battle · dominant

   In 2 Samuel 1:22, נָשׂוֹג is a Niphal perfect, third masculine singular form used of Jonathan's bow in a clause set alongside the blood of the slain and the fat of mighty men. The APB renders the clause, "the bow of Jonathan did not turn back," presenting the bow as not withdrawing in that setting.

   2 Samuel 1:22

In the Anselm Project Bible: In 2 Samuel 1:22, the APB presents the clause as "the bow of Jonathan did not turn back." This rendering is treated as confirmation of the clause's overall presentation.