# The Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs, chapter 69: Zebulun 1

Source: https://enocharchive.com/books/the-testaments-of-the-twelve-patriarchs/69 (Enoch Archive, public-domain translation).

**69:1** The record of Zebulun, which he enjoined his children in the hundred and fourteenth year of his life, thirty-two years after the death of Joseph.

**69:2** And he said to them: Hearken to me sons of Zebulun, attend to the words of your father.

**69:3** I am Zebulun, a good gift to my parents.

**69:4** For when I was born our father was increased very exceedingly, both in flocks and herds, when with the streaked rods he had his portion.

**69:5** I know not, my children, that in all my days I have sinned, save only in thought.

**69:6** Nor do I remember that I have done any iniquity, except the sin of ignorance which I committed against Joseph; for I screened my brethren, not telling to my father what had been done.

**69:7** And I wept sore in secret, for I feared my brethren, because they had all agreed together, that if any one should declare the secret, he should be slain with the sword.

**69:8** But when they wished to kill him, I adjured them much with tears not to be guilty of this iniquity.

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