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) 18 Then appeared to Jacob an angel of the Lord, saying: Two children shall Rachel bear, inasmuch as she hath refused company with her husband, and hath chosen continency. (T12)
Testament of Issachar 1:16–18
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Testament of Issachar 1:9–11
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15 But Leah replied, “Is it not enough that you have taken away my husband? Now you want to take my son’s mandrakes as well?” “Very well,” said Rachel, “he may sleep with you tonight in exchange for your son’s mandrakes.” 16 When Jacob came in from the field that ev…
Testament of Issachar 1:2–4
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Genesis 29:22–24
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Testament of Issachar 1:21–23
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