16 And every wild beast shall ye subdue, since you have with you the God of heaven and earth and walk with men in singleness of heart. (T12) 17 And having said these things, he commanded his sons that they should carry him up to Hebron, and bury him there in the cave with his fathers. (T12) 18 And he stretched out his feet and died, at a good old age; with every limb sound, and with strength unabated, he slept the eternal sleep. (T12)
Testament of Issachar 2:16–18
Semantically similar passages
Testament of Joseph 2:81–83
81 And carry ye up Asenath your mother to the Hippodrome, and near Rachel your mother bury her. (T12) 82 And when he had said these things he stretched out his feet, and died at a good old age. (T12) 83 And all Israel mourned for him, and all Egypt, with a great mourning. (T12)
Testament of Zebulun 2:40–42
40 But do ye fear the Lord our God with all your strength all the days of your life. (T12) 41 And when he had said these things he fell asleep, at a good old age. (T12) 42 And his sons laid him in a wooden coffin. And afterwards they carried him up and buried him in Hebron, with hi… (T12)
Book of Jubilees 14:14–16
14 And the nation also to whom they will be in bondage will I judge, and after that they shall come forth thence with much substance. (JUB) 15 And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace, and be buried in a good old age. (JUB) 16 But in the fourth generation they shall return hither;… (JUB)
1 Maccabees 2:68–70
68 Repay the Gentiles, and obey the commandments of the law.” (WEB) 69 He blessed them, and was gathered to his ancestors. (WEB) 70 He died in the one hundred forty sixth year, and his sons buried him in the tombs of his ancestors at Modin. All Israel made great lamentation for him. (WEB)
Genesis 15:14–16
14 But I will judge the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will depart with many possessions. 15 You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a ripe old age. 16 In the fourth generation your descendants will return here, for the iniquity…
Genesis 25:7–9
7 Abraham lived a total of 175 years. 8 And at a ripe old age he breathed his last and died, old and contented, and was gathered to his people. 9 His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre, in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittit…
Testament of Asher 1:45–47
45 But the Lord will gather you together in faith through His tender mercy, and for the sake of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. (T12) 46 And when he had said these things unto them, he commanded them, saying: Bury me in Hebron. (T12) 47 And he fell asleep and died at a good old age. (T12)
Testament of Dan 2:24–26
24 And bury me near my fathers. (T12) 25 And when he had said these things he kissed them, and fell asleep at a good old age. (T12) 26 And his sons buried him, and after that they carried up his bones, and placed them near Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob. (T12)
Search the collection All books and codes Translations and sources