The Book of Jasher

Medieval (Hebrew 17th c. print; English 1840/1887) 91 chapters
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The Book of Jasher (Sefer haYashar), 1887 English translation (public domain). A midrashic-style narrative referred to in Joshua and 2 Samuel, covering creation to the conquest of Canaan with additional legendary details.

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Purpose

To provide an upright record of early history with moral and narrative expansions.

Audience

General readers of ancient history

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  1. 1 The Creation of Adam and Eve. The Fall. Birth of Cain and Abel. Abel a Keeper of Sheep.... 10 verses ≈ 1 min Adam, Eve, Cain Download Read Listen
  2. 2 Seth is Born. People begin to Multiply and Become Idolatrous. Third Part of the Earth D... 7 verses ≈ 1 min Seth, Abraham, Jacob (Israel) Download Read Listen
  3. 3 Enoch Reigns over the Earth. Enoch Establishes Righteousness upon the Earth, and after ... 8 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  4. 4 The People of the Earth Again Become Corrupt. Noah is Born 10 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  5. 5 Noah and Methuselah Preach Repentance for One Hundred and Twenty Years. Noah Builds the... 7 verses ≈ 1 min Noah, Abraham, Jacob (Israel) Download Read Listen
  6. 6 Animals, Beasts, and Fowls Preserved in the Ark. Noah and his Sons, and their Wives are... 7 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  7. 7 The Generations of Noah. The Garments of Skin made for Adam Stolen by Ham and they Desc... 12 verses ≈ 1 min Nimrod, Abraham, Jacob (Israel) Download Read Listen
  8. 8 The Wise Men of Nimrod, by their Divination, Foretell the Evil that Abram will do to Ni... 12 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Nimrod, Jacob (Israel) Download Read Listen
  9. 9 When Ten Years Old, Abram goes to Noah and Shem, Remains with them for Thirty-nine Year... 10 verses ≈ 1 min Nimrod, Abraham, Jacob (Israel) Download Read Listen
  10. 10 The Descendants of Noah, Scattered over the whole earth, build themselves Cities. 9 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  11. 11 Nimrod's Wicked Reign. The Idolatry of Terah, Abram's Father. When Fifty Years old, Abr... 8 verses ≈ 1 min Terah, Abraham, Jacob (Israel) Download Read Listen
  12. 12 Abram placed in Prison, and is condemned after ten days to be cast into a Fiery Furnace... 6 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  13. 13 On Abram's account Terah and all his House, with Abram, Leave Ur Casdim to go to the La... 7 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  14. 14 Rikayon's cunning Device to make Money of the Egyptians. 7 verses ≈ 1 min Rikayon, Abraham, Jacob (Israel) Download Read Listen
  15. 15 On Account of Famine in Canaan, Abram goes to Egypt. Tells the People that Sarah is his... 8 verses ≈ 1 min Sarah, Abraham, Jacob (Israel) Download Read Listen
  16. 16 Four Kings with Eight Hundred Thousand Men War against Sodom and the Cities of the Plai... 10 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  17. 17 The Lord Appears to Abram and Establishes the Covenant of Circumcision, and calls his n... 6 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  18. 18 Abraham Entertains Three Angels, who eat with him. Sarah is promised a Son. The People ... 10 verses ≈ 1 min Hedad, Abraham, Jacob (Israel) Download Read Listen
  19. 19 The Abominations of the people of Sodom and Gomorrah. Two Angels sent to Save Lot. The ... 11 verses ≈ 1 min Lot, Abraham, Jacob (Israel) Download Read Listen
  20. 20 Abraham goes to the land of the Philistines, and again tells the People that Sarah is h... 12 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  21. 21 Isaac is Born, causing much Rejoicing among the Friends of Abraham. Ishmael Attempts to... 11 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  22. 22 Ishmael returns to his Father, with his Wives and Children. Abraham Returns to Canaan a... 11 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  23. 23 Abraham commanded to Offer up Isaac, in the Land Moriah. Abraham's Obedience. Sarah's A... 11 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  24. 24 Abraham Purchases a Burial Place. Isaac sent to the House of Shem and Eber to Learn the... 9 verses ≈ 1 min Rebekah, Abraham, Jacob (Israel) Download Read Listen
  25. 25 Abraham takes Keturah for a Wife, by whom he has Six Sons. The Generations of the Sons ... 10 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  26. 26 Isaac and Rebecca pray for children. Their Prayers answered, and Esau and Jacob are Bor... 14 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  27. 27 Esau slays Nimrod and Two of his Mighty Men. Returns Home weary from the Fight, and sel... 14 verses ≈ 1 min Esau, Abraham, Jacob (Israel) Download Read Listen
  28. 28 On account of Famine, Isaac goes to Gerar, the Land of the Philistines. After the Famin... 10 verses ≈ 1 min Isaac, Abraham, Jacob (Israel) Download Read Listen
  29. 29 Jacob by deceit obtains his Brother's Blessing. Jacob fearing his Brother's anger, flee... 8 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  30. 30 When he Arrives at Mount Moriah, the Lord appears to Jacob and establishes His Covenant... 10 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  31. 31 Jacob is Deceived and is given Leah in Place of Rachel, but is Given Rachel for Seven Y... 8 verses ≈ 1 min Leah, Rachel, Abraham Download Read Listen
  32. 32 Jacob sends a Message of Peace to his Brother, who rejects it with contempt, and Advanc... 9 verses ≈ 1 min Jacob (Israel), Abraham, Joseph Download Read Listen
  33. 33 Jacob goes to Shechem. Prince Shechem defiles Dinah the Daughter of Jacob. Shechem desi... 9 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  34. 34 The Perfidy of Shechem. Simeon and Levi, Sons of Jacob, avenge the Honor of their Siste... 10 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  35. 35 The Fear of God come upon the Canaanites, and they do not Fight with Jacob. 7 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  36. 36 Jacob and his House goes to Bethel, where the Lord appears to him, calls his name Israe... 9 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  37. 37 Jacob Returns to Shechem. The Kings of Canaan again assemble against Jacob. Jacob's Ten... 8 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  38. 38 Chapter 38 10 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  39. 39 Chapter 39 7 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  40. 40 The Remaining Twenty-one Kings of Canaan, fearing the Sons of Jacob, make a permanent P... 6 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  41. 41 Joseph, the Son of Jacob, Dreams of his Future Exaltation over his Brethren. Being his ... 8 verses ≈ 1 min Judah, Abraham, Jacob (Israel) Download Read Listen
  42. 42 Joseph is sold to a company of Midianites, who in Turn sold him to the Ishmaelites, who... 10 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  43. 43 Reuben's Anguish at not Finding Joseph in the Pit. The Brothers contrive to Deceive the... 9 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  44. 44 Joseph is sold to Potiphar, an Officer of Pharaoh. Zelicah, the Wife of Potiphar, seeks... 9 verses ≈ 1 min Joseph, Zelicah (Potiphar's Wife), Abraham Download Read Listen
  45. 45 - An Account of the Families of Jacob's Sons. 9 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  46. 46 Joseph Interprets the Dreams of his Fellow-Prisoners. 8 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  47. 47 Isaac Blesses his two Sons and Dies. His Property is Divided. Esau takes all the person... 9 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  48. 48 Pharaoh's Dreams. Not Receiving a Satisfactory Interpretation from the Magicians, he or... 12 verses ≈ 1 min Joseph, Abraham, Jacob (Israel) Download Read Listen
  49. 49 Pharaoh Assembles all the Great Men of the Kingdom, and desires to appoint Joseph to Go... 8 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  50. 50 Joseph goes to help the Ishmaelites against their Enemies. Great Plenty prevails in Egy... 8 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  51. 51 Jacob sends his Ten Oldest Sons to Egypt for Food. Tells them not to enter in at one ga... 10 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  52. 52 Jacob's sorrow at the absence of Simeon; Refuses to let Benjamin go. But when he and hi... 8 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  53. 53 Jacob's Sons again go to Egypt for Bread. Benjamin is presented before Joseph. Joseph's... 9 verses ≈ 1 min Joseph, Abraham, Jacob (Israel) Download Read Listen
  54. 54 Judah breaks through the Door to get to Joseph and Benjamin. He recounts the many Might... 7 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  55. 55 The Lord commands Jacob to go down to Egypt, where He will make him a Great Nation. Jos... 7 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  56. 56 After Seventeen Years' Dwelling in Egypt, Jacob dies, after Blessing his Children and c... 10 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  57. 57 The Sons of Esau make war with the Sons of Jacob and are smitten. Some are taken captiv... 10 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  58. 58 Pharaoh dies and the whole Government of Egypt devolves upon Joseph, Pharaoh the Younge... 8 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  59. 59 Jacob's Posterity in Egypt. After Prophesying that the Lord would Deliver his Brethren ... 8 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  60. 60 Zepho, the Son of Eliphaz, the Son of Esau, who was taken Captive by Joseph where he Bu... 7 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  61. 61 Chapter 61 9 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  62. 62 Chapter 62 7 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  63. 63 Chapter 63 8 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  64. 64 Zepho Leads a Great Army of Chittimites, Edomites, and Ishmaelites against Egypt. Three... 7 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  65. 65 The Elders of Egypt conspire with Pharaoh and cunningly bring Israel into Bondage to th... 7 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  66. 66 Pharaoh Decrees that every Male Child born in Israel shall be Killed, and still they in... 5 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  67. 67 Aaron is Born. On Account of Pharaoh's decree, many of the Sons of Israel live apart fr... 7 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  68. 68 Moses, a Child of Promise, is born. The Egyptian Women acting as Spies. Moses is discov... 8 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  69. 69 Pharaoh Proclaims, that if any of the Israelites are short in their Labor, either in Br... 9 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  70. 70 Moses puts the King's crown upon his own head. Baalam and the Wise Men make this a Pret... 10 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  71. 71 Moses slays an Egyptian and being Discovered flees from Egypt. Aaron Prophecies. 8 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  72. 72 Moses flees to Cush. At the Death of the king, he is chosen in his Stead. He Reigns For... 8 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  73. 73 The Reign of Moses, and his Strategic Warfare. 9 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  74. 74 War in Africa. 8 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  75. 75 Thirty Thousand Ephraimites think it Time to get out of Egypt, Rise up to go to Canaan,... 8 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  76. 76 Moses leaves Cush and goes to the Land of Midian. Reuel, taking him for a Refugee, keep... 8 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  77. 77 Adikam Pharaoh Afflicts Israel more than ever. Moses is Released by Reuel, and Marries ... 9 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  78. 78 Moses has Two Sons. Pharaoh withholds Straw from the Israelites. 9 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  79. 79 The Lord appears to Moses and commands him to go down to Egypt to Deliver Israel. Aaron... 7 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  80. 80 After Two Years, Moses and Aaron again go to Pharaoh, but Pharaoh will not Hearken. The... 8 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  81. 81 The Departure of the Israelites from Egypt with Great Riches and Flocks and Herds. Afte... 7 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  82. 82 The Ten Commandments are Given. While Moses is in the Mount, Aaron makes a Golden Calf,... 10 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  83. 83 Aaron and his Sons are Placed in charge of the Lord's Service. The Sacrifices and Offer... 8 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  84. 84 The Earth Swallows up the Rebellious. The Children of Israel commanded not to War with ... 7 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  85. 85 Some of the Canaanites rise up to fight Israel, who are frightened and run away. But th... 8 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  86. 86 All over twenty years of age at the time of Leaving Egypt die at the Expiration of Fort... 10 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  87. 87 Moses appoints Joshua his successor. The Lord encourages Joshua. Moses teaches the chil... 9 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  88. 88 The Lord commands Joshua to prepare the People to pass over Jordan to possess the Land.... 6 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  89. 89 Joshua's Song of Praise. The Wars of Israel. 7 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  90. 90 The Edomites are Smitten by Chittim. The Land is Divided, and the people have Rest. Jos... 7 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen
  91. 91 The Elders Judge Israel. They drive out all the Canaanites and Inherit the Promised Lan... 6 verses ≈ 1 min Abraham, Jacob (Israel), Joseph Download Read Listen

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