The Book of Jasher
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in this matter before our father, for if we come suddenly to him and tell him the matter, he
will be greatly alarmed at our words and will not believe us.
LIV:92 And they went along until they came nigh unto their houses, and they found Serach, the
daughter of Asher, going forth to meet them, and the damsel was very good and subtle, and
knew how to play upon the harp.
LIV:93 And they called unto her and she came before them, and she kissed them, and they took
her and gave unto her a harp, saying, Go now before our father, and sit before him, and
strike upon the harp, and speak these words.
LIV:94 And the commanded her to go to their house, and she took the harp and hastened before
them, and she came and sat near Jacob.
LIV:95 And she played well and sang, and uttered in the sweetness of her words, Joseph my uncle
is living, and he ruleth throughout the land of Egypt, and is not dead.
LIV:96 And she continued to repeat and utter these words, and Jacob heard her words and they
were agreeable to him.
LIV:97 He listened whilst she repeated them twice and thrice, and joy entered the heart of Jacob at
the sweetness of her words, and the spirit of Elohim was upon him, and he knew all her words
to be true.
LIV:98 And Jacob blessed Serach when she spoke these words before him, and he said unto her, My
daughter, may death never prevail over thee, for thou hast revived my spirit; only speak yet
before me as thou hast spoken, for thou hast gladdened my with all thy words.
LIV:99 And she continued to sing these words, and Jacob listened and it pleased him, and he
rejoiced, and the spirit of Elohim was upon him.
LIV:100 Whilst he was yet speaking with her, behold his sons came to him with horses and chariots
and royal garments and servants running before them.
Commentary
Commentary on Jasher LIV:91 (27 May 2009):
Gael Bataman
Originally Written: 27 May 2009
Latest Update: 27 May 2009
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