4 For I said to my father-in-law: I will take counsel with my father, and so will I take thy daughter. (T12) 5 And he was unwilling but he showed me a boundless store of gold in his daughter's behalf; for be was a king. (T12) 6 And he adorned her with gold and pearls, and caused her to pour out wine for us at the feast with the beauty of women. (T12)
Testament of Judah 3:4–6
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Testament of Judah 2:17–19
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Testament of Judah 2:25–27
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