92 passages in Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha
Individual passages from Book of Jasher, shown in source order. Page 2 of 2.
Book of Jasher turns to Joseph's Legacy of Pharaoh. The story opens with a looming crisis: a famine. "In those days, after the death of Isaac, the Lord commanded and caused a famin...
Remember Joseph? The Hebrew slave who correctly interpreted Pharaoh's dream about the famine? Well, Pharaoh hasn't forgotten. According to the Book of Jasher, after seeing that Jos...
It's one of those fascinating texts just outside the mainstream of the Hebrew Bible, referenced in the Bible itself (Joshua 10:13 and (2 Samuel 1:1)8), yet remaining somewhat myste...
Remember, this is an ancient Hebrew text, not considered canon, but full of fascinating stories filling in gaps in the biblical narrative. Our story picks up with Jacob and his son...
Joseph, after some theatrics and accusations, has now demanded they bring their youngest brother, Benjamin, back to Egypt as proof of their honesty. But getting Jacob to agree? Tha...
Picking up where we left off, Jacob’s sons, finally convinced to bring their youngest brother Benjamin, journey back to Egypt. Can you imagine the tension? They're carrying gifts, ...
Remember Joseph, the favored son sold into slavery in Egypt? He's now a powerful figure, and his brothers, unknowingly standing before him, are begging for the release of their you...
The Book of Jasher, an ancient Hebrew text of uncertain origin, gives us a glimpse into that emotional reunion and the events that followed. It's a powerful story of family, faith,...
Book of Jasher turns to Jacob Before the Flood. In Jasher, Jacob lived in Egypt for seventeen years, reaching the ripe old age of 147. As his health began to fail, he summoned Jose...
Chapter 57 of the Book of Jasher gives us a glimpse into a world where old rivalries simmer, erupt, and reshape the landscape. The chapter opens with a clash: the sons of Esau wage...
Book of Jasher turns to Death of Magron. In Jasher, in the thirty-second year after the Israelites arrived in Egypt, and Joseph was seventy-one years old, the Pharaoh died. His son...
Chapter 59, a chapter that, The first reading, seems like a simple list of names, but it’s so much more than that. It's a powerful reminder of family, legacy, and the promises that...
This tale comes from a different, less-known source: The Book of Jasher. Specifically, Now, the Book of Jasher isn't part of the standard biblical canon, but it’s referenced in the...
The chapter opens with Pharaoh, secure in his reign, commanding the construction of a magnificent palace. And who does he enlist to help? None other than the sons of Jacob, adding ...
It’s a relentless chronicle of life and death, battles and betrayals. The years are marked by a somber rhythm: "In that year.. died.." First Reuben, then Dan, each passing at a rip...
Out of nowhere, we get a completely separate war story! Buckle up, because First, the tradition turns to Levi, one of Jacob's sons, passes away at the ripe old age of 137. The Book...
Chapter 64 of the Book of Jasher throws us right into one of those cycles. Balaam, son of Beor – yes, that Balaam, the one with the talking donkey! – is hanging out with Angeas dur...
Book of Jasher turns to Pharaoh's Advisors Warn That Israel Grows Too Strong. Chapter 65 plunges us right into the heart of Pharoah's court. The scene opens with the counselors and...
The Book of Jasher, an ancient text referenced in the Bible itself (Joshua 10:13 and (2 Samuel 1:1)8), offers us a glimpse into just that – a world of expanded tales and alternativ...
There are so many fascinating texts that offer different perspectives and details on familiar narratives. a chapter from one of these books: the Book of Jasher. Specifically, we'll...
Book of Jasher turns to Miriam's Vision. It all starts with Miriam. Yes, Moses' sister, a prophetess in her own right. According to the Book of Jasher, "the spirit of God was upon ...
Sometimes, it's the little-known stories, the tucked-away details, that truly bring the past to life. to a snippet from the Book of Jasher, a text mentioned in the Bible itself (Jo...
The familiar story centers on his dramatic rescue as a baby, floating down the Nile in a basket. But what happened next, after he was adopted by Pharaoh's daughter? The Book of Jas...
The familiar story centers on the Exodus, the burning bush, the parting of the Red Sea. But what about the years leading up to that moment? The Book of Jasher, an ancient Hebrew te...
Kikianus, the king of Cush, a formidable ruler, marches out with his massive army, described as "numerous as the sand," to bring Aram and the easterners back in line. He's successf...
It's considered by many to be part of the Apocrypha, a collection of writings of uncertain origin, that elaborates on stories from the Bible and fills in gaps. And Chapter 73 is wh...
A fascinating chapter from the Book of Jasher, a non-canonical Jewish text that elaborates on stories from the Hebrew Bible. Specifically, The chapter opens with the death of Saul,...
A fascinating, if somewhat tragic, tale from the Book of Jasher, a non-canonical Jewish text that fills in gaps left by the Torah. Our story unfolds in Egypt, 180 years after the I...
Chapter 76 opens with Moses reigning as king in Cush, apparently thriving and ruling with justice for forty years! According to Jasher, "all the children of Cush loved Moses… and a...
There are entire books dedicated to filling in those gaps, offering tantalizing glimpses into the lives of our ancestors. One such book is the Book of Jasher, a work referenced in ...
The chapter opens with a change of leadership in Edom. Baal Channan, son of Achbor, dies and the Edomites reach out to find a new king. They settle on a man named Hadad. He reigns ...
The Book of Jasher, an ancient Hebrew text referenced in the Bible itself (Joshua 10:13 and (2 Samuel 1:1)8), fills in some of those gaps. It's like a behind-the-scenes look at the...
The familiar version gives us the highlights – the Nile turning to blood, the frogs, the darkness. But some sources really dial up the intensity, giving us a truly nightmarish visi...
Book of Jasher turns to The First Days of Freedom After Leaving Egypt. The Book of Jasher, a text mentioned in the Bible itself (Joshua 10:13 and (2 Samuel 1:1)8), fills in some fa...
Book of Jasher turns to Moses and Mount Sinai's Transgression. The story picks up right after the Israelites leave Rephidim. They arrive in the Sinai wilderness in the third month ...
The familiar version gives us about the Exodus, the parting of the Red Sea, and even receiving the Ten Commandments. But what about the nitty-gritty details of setting up their new...
The ancient Israelites certainly did! And this chapter of the Book of Jasher throws us right into the middle of their long, winding journey. Remember Korah's rebellion? The Book of...
That feeling of frustration, of being turned back just as you're reaching your goal. well, the Israelites knew it well. Chapter 85 of the Book of Jasher plunges us right into a mom...
Following the pestilence, God instructs Moses and Elazar, the son of Aaron the priest, to take a census. A head count of the entire Israelite community, specifically those twenty y...
The Sefer haYashar, or Book of Jasher, a collection of Jewish legends and lore, gives us a glimpse. Chapter 87 opens with a divine instruction. "At that time the Lord said to Moses...
The story continues, of course! And Chapter 88 of the Book of Jasher to see what happened as the Israelites finally entered the Promised Land under the leadership of Joshua. The Bo...
In Chapter 89, we find just such a song, bursting with praise and recounting God's powerful deliverance. "Then spoke Joshua this song," the text begins, "on the day that the Lord h...
The Book of Jasher, an ancient text referenced in the Bible itself (Joshua 10:13, (2 Samuel 1:1)8), offers some fascinating glimpses. The chapter opens by setting the stage: It's a...
Book of Jasher turns to Adonibezek's Legacy. Chapter 91 opens with a simple statement: "At that time, after the death of Joshua, the children of the Canaanites were still in the la...
