12 But from that day Adam struggled in his mind about
his marrying Eve; afraid that if he was to do it, God would
be angry with him.
13 Then Adam and Eve went to the river of water, and
sat on the bank, as people do when they enjoy themselves.
14 But Satan was jealous of them; and planned to destroy them.
Chapter LXXII - Adam's heart is set on fire.
Satan appears as beautiful maidens.
1 Then Satan, and ten from his hosts, transformed
themselves into maidens, unlike any others in the whole
world for grace.
2 They came up out of the river in presence of Adam
and Eve, and they said among themselves, "Come, we will
look at the faces of Adam and Eve, who are of the men on
earth. How beautiful they are, and how different is their
look from our own faces." Then they came to Adam and Eve,
and greeted them; and stood wondering at them.
3 Adam and Eve looked at them also, and wondered at
their beauty, and said, "Is there, then, under us, another
world, with such beautiful creatures as these in it?"
4 And those maidens said to Adam and Eve, "Yes,
indeed, we are an abundant creation.
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