3 I was the fourth son born to my father Jacob; and Leah my mother named me Judah, saying, I give thanks to the Lord, because He hath given me a fourth son also. (T12) 4 I was swift in my youth, and obedient to my father in everything. (T12) 5 And I honoured my mother and my mother's sister. (T12)
Testament of Judah 1:3–5
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Testament of Issachar 1:24–26
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Testament of Judah 3:32–34
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Testament of Issachar 1:28–30
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