Where would Joseph Smith have found out that the book Enoch kept put fear into the people?

Enoch keeps a book of remembrance in Moses 6:46. Reading from the book puts fear into the people, in 6:47

And as Enoch spake forth the words of God, the people trembled, and could not stand in his presence.

The Book of Giants and 1 Enoch also mention a similar reaction from the people after Enoch finishes his preaching. 

How did Joseph Smith manage to get this part of the storyline correct? 

See:

• Jeffrey M. Bradshaw – KnoWhy OTL05C — Could Joseph Smith Have Drawn On Ancient Manuscripts When He Translated the Story of Enoch?

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