44 And they came and said unto me: How is it that thou saidst that thou wast a slave? and lo, we have learnt that thou art the son of a mighty man in the land of Canaan, and thy father still mourneth for thee in sackcloth and ashes. (T12)
Testament of Joseph 2:44
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Testament of Joseph 2:33–35
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Testament of Joseph 2:10–12
10 Art thou a slave? And I said that I was a home-born slave, that I might not put my brethren to shame. (T12) 11 And the eldest of them said unto me: Thou art not a slave, for even thy appearance doth make it manifest. (T12) 12 But I said that I was their slave. (T12)
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