4 For the sons of my brethren were sickening and were dying on account of Joseph, because they showed not mercy in their hearts; but my sons were preserved without sickness, as ye know. (T12) 5 And when I was in the land of Canaan, by the sea-coast, I made a catch of fish for Jacob my father; and when many were choked in the sea, I continued unhurt. (T12) 6 I was the first to make a boat to sail upon the sea, for the Lord gave me understanding and wisdom therein. (T12)
Testament of Zebulun 2:4–6
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