# the nation

This refers to the people of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])

# Is this not written in the Book of Jashar?

The writer uses this question as background information to remind the reader that the incident is well-documented. Alternate translation: "This is written in The Book of Jashar." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/writing-background]])