23 For in fornication there is neither understanding nor godliness, and all jealousy dwelleth in the lust thereof. (T12) 24 Therefore, then I say unto you, ye will be jealous against the sons of Levi, and will seek to be exalted over them; but ye shall not be able. (T12) 25 For God will avenge them, and ye shall die by an evil death. For to Levi God gave the sovereignty and to Judah with him and to me also, and to Dan and Joseph, that we should be for rulers. (T12)
Testament of Reuben 2:23–25
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Proverbs 6:33–35
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Genesis 49:6–8
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1 AND now, my children, I command you, love Levi, that ye may abide, and exalt not yourselves against him, lest ye be utterly destroyed. (T12) 2 For to me the Lord gave the kingdom, and to him the priesthood, and He set the kingdom beneath the priesthood. (T12)
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27 Your first father sinned, and your spokesmen rebelled against Me. 28 So I will disgrace the princes of your sanctuary, and I will devote Jacob to destruction and Israel to reproach.”
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