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Introduction to the Commentary on The Book of Jasher “The sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies. Is not this written in the book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hasted not to go down about a whole day.” Joshua 10:13. |
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he title (The Book of Jasher) is literally, ‘the upright or correct record,’ but because the book has no known title, it as termed ‘The Book of Jasher;’ which has caused some persons, who are ignorant of the Hebrew language, to suppose that Jasher was the name of a prophet, or of one of | |||||
the judges of Israel.” This book, which details the events from Adam’s creation through the death of Joshua with greater detail than those given in the traditional Scriptures, is referenced in Joshua 10:13 and II Samuel 1:18, so was known to ancient Israel. “The most important value of this book is the large quantity of additional detail it gives to various accounts in the Old Testament.” Notes from the Translator’s Preface and the back cover. This is a must-read for every sincere student of the Old Testament narrative of our beginnings. The insights will forever change your understanding of what has shaped us and where we will soon be returning. Just to whet your desire to read this text, consider the insights presented regarding Joseph’s reveling himself to his brothers in Egypt: At the meal in his home, Joseph had revealed himself to Benjamin but told him, “I am Joseph thy brother, reveal not this thing unto thy brethren; behold I will send thee with them when they go away, and I will command them to be brought back again into the city, and I will take thee away from them. And if they dare their lives and fight for thee, then shall I know that they have repented of what they did unto me, and I will make myself known to them, and if they forsake thee when I take thee, then shall thou remain with me, and I will wrangle with them, and they shall go away, and I will not become known to them.” In the continued discussion with his brothers after they return with his silver cup, he declined to restore Benjamin to Judah’s care, proposing, “Go and tell your father, an evil beast hath devoured him as you said concerning your brother Joseph.” When Judah refused to give up and continued to contend for Benjamin, Joseph proposed, “On this condition will I send your brother, if you will bring before me his brother the son of his mother, of whom you said that he had gone from you down to Egypt; and it shall come to pass when you bring unto me his brother I will take him in his stead, because not one of you was security for him to your father, and when he shall come unto me, I will then send with you his brother for whom you have been security.” The Book of Jasher LIII:21-22; LIV:32, 62. The entire book is rich in such additional detail and insight. It will so enrich your understanding of Yehuveh’s dealings in the lives of our patriarch forefathers, and therefore with us, as to forever change your relationship with Him! Gael Bataman Originally Written: 25 February 2009 Latest Update: 25 February 2009 Return to Zadok Home Continue . . . Return One Page Go to Enoch’s Second Vision Go to Chapter 1 Go to Chapter 2 Go to Chapter 3 Go to Chapter 4 Go to Chapter 5 Go to Chapter 6 Go to Chapter 7 Go to Chapter 8 Go to Chapter 9 Go to Chapter 10 Go to Chapter 11 Go to Chapter 12 Go to Chapter 13 Go to Chapter 14 Go to Chapter 15 Go to Chapter 16 Go to Chapter 17 Go to Chapter 18 Go to Chapter 19 Go to Chapter 20 Go to Chapter 21 Go to Chapter 22 Go to Chapter 23 Go to Chapter 24 Go to Chapter 25 Go to Chapter 26 Go to Chapter 27 Go to Chapter 28 Go to Chapter 29 Go to Chapter 30 Go to Chapter 31 Go to Chapter 32 Go to Chapter 33 Go to Chapter 34 Go to Chapter 35 Go to Chapter 36 Go to Chapter 37 Go to Chapter 38 Go to Chapter 39 Go to Chapter 40 Go to Chapter 41 Go to Chapter 42 Go to Chapter 43 Go to Chapter 44 Go to Chapter 45 Go to Chapter 46 Go to Chapter 47 Go to Chapter 48 Go to Chapter 49 Go to Chapter 50 Go to Chapter 51 Go to Chapter 52 Go to Chapter 53 Go to Chapter 54 Go to Chapter 55 Go to Chapter 56 Go to Chapter 57 Go to Chapter 58 Go to Chapter 59 Go to Chapter 60 Go to Chapter 61 Go to Chapter 62 Go to Chapter 63 Go to Chapter 64 Go to Chapter 65 Go to Chapter 66 Go to Chapter 67 Go to Chapter 68 Go to Chapter 69 Go to Chapter 70 Go to Chapter 71 Go to Chapter 72 Go to Chapter 73 Go to Chapter 74 Go to Chapter 75 Go to Chapter 76 Go to Chapter 77 Go to Chapter 78 Go to Chapter 79 Go to Chapter 80 Go to Chapter 81 Go to Chapter 82 Go to Chapter 83 Go to Chapter 84 Go to Chapter 85 Go to Chapter 86 Go to Chapter 87 Go to Chapter 88 Go to Chapter 89 Go to Chapter 90 Go to Chapter 91 |