13 And Judah sold him secretly to the Ishmaelites. (T12) 14 Thus the God of our fathers delivered him from our hands, that we should not work great lawlessness in Israel. (T12) 15 And now, my children, hearken to the words of truth to work righteousness, and all the law of the Most High, and go not astray through the spirit of hatred, for it is evil in all the doings of men. (T12)
Testament of Gad 1:13–15
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Genesis 37:20–22
20 “Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits. We can say that a vicious animal has devoured him. Then we shall see what becomes of his dreams!” 21 When Reuben heard this, he tried to rescue Joseph from their hands. “Let us not take his life,” he… 22 …
Testament of Zebulun 1:15–17
15 For for this cause the Lord forbade that water should rise up in them in order that Joseph should be preserved. (T12) 16 And they did so, until they sold him to the Ishmaelites. (T12) 17 For in his price I had no share, my children. (T12)
Testament of Reuben 2:10–12
10 For the Egyptian woman did many things unto him, and summoned magicians, and offered him love potions, but the purpose of his soul admitted no evil desire. (T12) 11 Therefore the God of your fathers delivered him from every evil and hidden death. (T12) 12 For if fornication over… (T12)
2 Enoch 66:1–2
1 AND now, my children, keep your souls from all injustice, such as the Lord hates. (2EN) 2 Walk before his face with terror and trembling and serve him alone. (2EN)
Genesis 37:26–28
26 Then Judah said to his brothers, “What profit will we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood? 27 Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay a hand on him; for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And they agreed. 28 So when the Midianite traders p…
Acts 7:8–10
8 Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs. 9 Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold…
Joshua 9:25–27
25 Now we are in your hands. Do to us whatever seems good and right to you.” 26 So Joshua did this and delivered them from the hands of the Israelites, and they did not kill the Gibeonites. 27 On that day he made them woodcutters and water carriers, as they are to this…
Testament of Zebulun 1:9–11
9 For Simeon and Gad came against Joseph to kill him, and he said unto them with tears: Pity me, my brethren, have mercy upon the bowels of Jacob our father: lay not upon me your hands to shed innocent blood, for I have not sinned against you. (T12) 10 And if indeed I ha… (T12)
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