7 And I was grieving for the race of the sons of men, and I prayed to the Lord that I might be saved. (T12) 8 Then there fell upon me a sleep, and I beheld a high mountain, and I was upon it. (T12) 9 And behold the heavens were opened, and an angel of God said to me, Levi, enter. (T12)
Testament of Levi 1:7–9
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