16 And in the sixth week, in the fifth year thereof, [1951 A.M.] Abram sat up throughout the night on the new moon of the seventh month to observe the stars from the evening to the morning, in order to see what would be the character of the year with regard to the rains, and he was alone as he sat and observed. (JUB) 17 And a word came into his heart and he said: All the signs of the stars, and the signs of the moon and of the sun are all in the hand of the Lord. Why do I search (them) out? (JUB) 18 If He desires, He causes it to rain, morning and evening; And if He desires, He withholds it, And all things are in his hand.' (JUB)
Book of Jubilees 12:16–18
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