1 AND whereas ye have heard concerning the seventy weeks, hear also concerning the priesthood. For in each jubilee there shall be a priesthood. (T12) 2 And in the first jubilee, the first who is anointed to the priesthood shall be great, and shall speak to God as to a father. (T12)
Testament of Levi 5:1–2
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Testament of Levi 4:23–25
23 And if you were not to receive mercy through Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, our fathers, not one of our seed should be left upon the earth. (T12) 24 And now I have learnt that for seventy weeks ye shall go astray, and profane the priesthood, and pollute the sacrifices. (T12) 25 And… (T12)
Testament of Levi 2:9–11
9 And thereupon the angel opened to me the gates of heaven, and I saw the holy temple, and upon a throne of glory the Most High. (T12) 10 And He said to me: Levi, I have given thee the blessing of the priesthood until I come and sojourn in the midst of Israel. (T12) 11 Then the an… (T12)
Testament of Levi 3:22–24
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Exodus 40:14–16
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Testament of Reuben 2:25–27
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Testament of Levi 5:24–26
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Testament of Levi 5:12–14
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