The Kebra Nagast 15
Concerning Isaac and Jacob
Isaac his son became king and was pure in his soul and in his body until he died in honour. Themes: Obedience and Testing
1nd Isaac his son became king, and he did not transgress the commandment of God; and he was pure in his soul and in his body, and he died in honour. And his son Jacob reigned, and he also did not transgress the commandment of God, and his possessions became numerous, and his children were many; and God blessed him and he died in honour.
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Isaac his son became king and was pure in his soul and in his body until he died in honour.
Isaac never transgressed the commandment of God and concluded his life dying in honour as king.
Jacob reigned after Isaac and he also did not transgress the commandment of God in his time.
Jacob's possessions became numerous and his children were many after God blessed him as ruler.
Blessed by God with many children and numerous possessions, Jacob died in honour like his father.
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