33 Observe, therefore, my children, all the law of the Lord, for there is hope for all them who hold fast unto, His ways. (T12) 34 And he said to them: Behold, I die before your eyes this day, a hundred and nineteen years old. (T12) 35 Let no one bury me in costly apparel, nor tear open my bowels, for this shall they who are kings do; and carry me up to Hebron with you. (T12)
Testament of Judah 4:33–35
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