45 And ye shall deal lawlessly together with Israel, so He shall not bear with Jerusalem because of your wickedness; but the veil of the temple shall be rent, so as not to cover your shame. (T12) 46 And ye shall be scattered as captives among the Gentiles, and shall be for a reproach and for a curse there. (T12) 47 For the house which the Lord shall choose shall be called Jerusalem, as is contained in the book of Enoch the righteous. (T12)
Testament of Levi 3:45–47
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