Old Testament
Jashar
An ancient collection of Hebrew poetry and songs cited in the Old Testament.
The Book of Jashar is an extra-biblical source referenced in Joshua 10:13 and 2 Samuel 1:18. It appears to have been a historical anthology of poems or songs commemorating significant events in Israel's history, such as Joshua's victory at Gibeon and David's lament for Saul and Jonathan. While the book itself is no longer extant, its citation confirms the existence of early written records used by biblical authors to document national history.
In the text
- Verses
- 2
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- Joshua 10:13
- Last appears
- 2 Samuel 1:18
Where Jashar appears
2 verses · 2 chaptersIn the same books
- Ziba11 versesA servant of Saul's house who became the steward of Mephibosheth's land under King David.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Nabal18 versesA wealthy but foolish man of Maon who insulted David and died after a divine judgment.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Debir12 versesAn Amorite king of Eglon who joined a coalition against Gibeon and Israel during the conquest of Canaan.
- Eglon12 versesA king of Moab who oppressed Israel for eighteen years before being assassinated by Ehud.
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