““The use of 'ל' with imperfect ... the earliest occurrence of this construction found in Aramaean ... 'ל' has clearly a jussive force, and the cohortative conception of the passive itself may explain the construction. It is rare but appears in South Semitic (Sabaean), North Semitic (Mandaean), Biblical Aramaean, Targum (Ps.-Jon.) and Talmud Babli. It does not appear in Phoenician inscriptions.””
