Testament of the Twelve Patriarchs 3
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The copy of the words of Levi, the things which he ordained unto his sons, according to all that they should do, and what things should befall them until the day of judgment.
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He was sound in health when he called them to him, for it had been revealed to him that he should die. And when they were gathered together he said to them:
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I, Levi, was born in Haran and came with my father to Shechem. And I was young, about twenty years of age, when with Simeon I wrought vengeance on Hamor for our sister Dinah.
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And when I was feeding the flocks in Abel-Maul, the spirit of understanding of the Lord came upon me, and I saw all men corrupting their way, and that unrighteousness had built for itself walls, and lawlessness sat upon towers.
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And I was grieved for the race of the sons of men, and I prayed to the Lord that I might be saved. Then there fell upon me a sleep, and I beheld a high mountain, and I was upon it.
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And behold the heavens were opened, and an angel of God said to me: Levi, enter. And I entered from the first heaven and I saw there a great sea hanging.
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And further, I saw a second heaven far brighter and more brilliant, for there was a boundless light also therein. And I said to the angel: Why is this so? And the angel said to me: Marvel not at this, for thou shalt see another heaven more brilliant and incomparable.
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And when thou hast ascended thither, thou shalt stand near to the Lord and shalt be His minister, and shalt declare His mysteries to men.
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And draw near to God and to the angel of intercession, who intercedeth for the nation of Israel which is to be smitten in the times of the Gentiles, and for all that walk in the way of righteousness.
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And now, my children, ye have heard all; choose therefore for yourselves either the light or the darkness, either the law of the Lord or the works of Beliar. And his sons answered him, saying: Before the Lord we will walk according to His law.
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