Sirach 44:22-23

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Isaac and Jacob

²²To Isaac also he gave the same assurance
for the sake of Abraham his father.

²³The blessing of all men and the covenant
    he made to rest upon the head of Jacob;
he acknowledged him with his blessings,
    and gave him his inheritance;^[a]
he determined his portions,
    and distributed them among twelve tribes.

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Sirach 44:23 Heb: Gk by inheritance

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