4 As the heaven is higher than the earth, so is the priesthood of God higher than the earthly kingdom, unless it falls away through sin from the Lord and is dominated by the earthly kingdom. (T12) 5 For the angel of the Lord said unto me: The Lord chose him rather than thee, to draw near to Him, and to eat of His table and to offer Him the first-fruits of the choice things of the sons of Israel; but thou shalt be king of Jacob. (T12) 6 And thou shalt be amongst them as the sea. (T12)
Testament of Judah 4:4–6
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Psalms of Solomon 17:43–45
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2 Esdras 14:8–10
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Testament of Reuben 2:23–25
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