15 And my father deceived me, and removed me on that night, and did not suffer Jacob to see me; for had I been there, this had not happened to him. (T12) 16 Nevertheless, for the mandrakes I am hiring Jacob to thee for one night. (T12) 17 And Jacob knew Leah, and she conceived and bare me, and on account of the hire I was called Issachar. (T12)
Testament of Issachar 1:15–17
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Testament of Issachar 1:9–11
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Testament of Issachar 1:2–4
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