2 And he said to them: Hearken to me, ye sons of Zebulun attend to the words of your father. (T12) 3 I, Zebulun, was born a good gift to my parents. (T12) 4 For when I was born my father was increased very exceedingly, both in flocks and herds, when with the straked rods he had his portion. (T12)
Testament of Zebulun 1:2–4
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