4 In the second jubilee, he that is anointed shall be conceived in the sorrow of beloved ones; and his priesthood shall be honoured and shall be glorified by all. (T12) 5 And the third priest shall he taken hold of by sorrow. (T12) 6 And the fourth shall be in pain, because unrighteousness shall gather itself against him exceedingly, and all Israel shall hate each one his neighbour. (T12)
Testament of Levi 5:4–6
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Testament of Levi 5:11–13
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Book of Enoch 98:12–14
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2 Baruch 48:30–32
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