43 Now after four and twenty days came the Ishmaelites; for they had heard that Jacob my father was mourning much concerning me. (T12) 44 And they came and said unto me: How is it that thou saidst that thou wast a slave? and lo, we have learnt that thou art the son of a mighty man in the land of Canaan, and thy father still mourneth for thee in sackcloth and ashes. (T12) 45 When I heard this my bowels were dissolved and my heart melted, and I desired greatly to weep, but I restrained myself that I should not put my brethren to shame. (T12)
Testament of Joseph 2:43–45
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