44 And when he was two hundred years old he began to suffer, and in the nine-hundredth year he was destroyed. (T12) 45 For on account of Abel, his brother, with -all the evils was he judged, but Lamech with seventy times seven. (T12) 46 Because for ever those, who are like Cain in envy and hatred of brethren, shall be punished with the same judgement. (T12)
Testament of Benjamin 1:44–46
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