33 And he said: How didst thou become their slave? (T12)
Testament of Joseph 2:33
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Testament of Joseph 2:28–30
28 And when I was brought in, I did obeisance to Pentephris for he was third in rank of the officers of Pharaoh. (T12) 29 And he took me apart from him, and said unto me: Art thou a slave or free? (T12) 30 And I said: A slave. (T12)
Testament of Joseph 2:45–47
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Testament of Joseph 2:11–13
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Testament of Joseph 2:23–25
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