Bible Dictionary
JASHER, BOOK OF
Jasher, Book of, is the King James form of the title Book of Jashar, an ancient Hebrew songbook cited in Joshua and 2 Samuel.
Definition
The Book of Jasher is the King James form of the title Book of Jashar, an ancient Hebrew songbook cited in Joshua and 2 Samuel.
Biblical Usage
The title refers to the book associated with the quotation concerning Joshua’s battle and David’s lament over Saul and Jonathan.
Historical Background
“Jasher” and “Jashar” represent variant English forms of the title. The supplied material directs the reader to the entry on Jashar.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ja'-sher, jash'-er: the King James Version for JASHAR (which see), and see BETH-HORON, THE BATTLE OF.</p>