21 Therefore he assured him by an oath that the nations would be blessed through his offspring, that he would multiply him like the dust of the earth, exalt his offspring like the stars, and cause them to inherit from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates River to the utmost parts of the earth. (WEB) 22 In Isaac also, he established the same assurance for Abraham his father’s sake, the blessing of all men, and the covenant. (WEB) 23 He made it rest upon the head of Jacob. He acknowledged him in his blessings, gave to him by inheritance, and divided his portions. He distributed them among twelve tribes. (WEB)
Sirach 44:21–23
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