The Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs 91
Naphtali 6
After seven months Jacob stood by the sea of Jamnia when a crewless ship marked Jacob arrived full of dried flesh.
1nd again, after seven months, I saw our father Jacob standing by the sea of Jamnia, and we his sons were with him.
2 And, behold, there came a ship sailing by, full of dried flesh, without sailors or pilot: and there was written upon the ship, Jacob.
3 And our father saith to us, Let us embark on our ship.
4 And when we had gone on board, there arose a vehement storm, and a tempest of mighty wind; and our father, who was holding the helm, flew away from us.
5 And we, being tost with the tempest, were borne along over the sea; and the ship was filled with water and beaten about with a mighty wave, so that it was well-nigh broken in pieces.
6 And Joseph fled away upon a little boat, and we all were divided upon twelve boards, and Levi and Judah were together.
7 We therefore all were scattered even unto afar off.
8 Then Levi, girt about with sackcloth, prayed for us all unto the Lord.
9 And when the storm ceased, immediately the ship reached the land, as though in peace.
10 And, lo, Jacob our father came, and we rejoiced with one accord.
Did You Know?
After seven months Jacob stood by the sea of Jamnia when a crewless ship marked Jacob arrived full of dried flesh.
When they embarked a vehement storm arose and Jacob who was holding the helm flew away from his sons.
The ship filled with water and was beaten about with a mighty wave so that it was well-nigh broken.
Joseph fled upon a little boat and the brothers were divided upon twelve boards with Levi and Judah together.
Levi girt about with sackcloth prayed for all his brothers until Jacob returned and they rejoiced with one accord.
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