The waters completely overwhelmed the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the waters.

Israel settled in the land of Egypt, in the land of Goshen, and they owned land there. They were fruitful and increased rapidly in number.

The flood engulfed the earth for forty days. As the waters increased, they lifted the ark and raised it above the earth.

After some time Judah’s wife, the daughter of Shua, died. After Judah was consoled, he left for Timnah to visit his sheepshearers, along with his friend Hirah the Adullamite.