How to set a background picture in JPanel

Question

hello i am using JPanel as my container of my frame then i really want to used a background picture in my Panel i really need help this is my code so far . this is the updat

Answer 1

JPanel ping = new JPanel(){

@Override
    protected void paintComponent(Graphics g) {
        super.paintComponent(g);

//draw hare what ever you want and it will be in the back of your components
   }
};