1 I, Levi, was born in Haran, and I came with my father to Shechem. 2 And I was young, about twenty years of age, when, with Simeon, I carried out vengeance on Hamor for our sister Dinah. 3 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. 4 And I was grieving for the race of the sons of men, and I prayed to the Lord that I might be saved. 5 Then I fell asleep, and I saw a high mountain, and I was on it. 6 Then the heavens were opened, and an angel of God said to me,⁠a “Levi, enter.” And I entered from the first heaven, and I saw there a great sea hanging.⁠b 7 And I saw a second heaven, far brighter and more brilliant, for there was boundless light there as well. 8 And I said to the angel, “Why is this so?” And the angel said to me, “Don’t be amazed by this, for you will see another heaven more brilliant and incomparable.” 9 And when you have ascended there, you will stand near the Lord, and will be His minister, and will declare His mysteries to men, and will proclaim about Him who will redeem Israel. 10 And by you and Judah the Lord will appear among men, saving every race of men. 11 And from the Lord’s portion will be your life, and He will be your field and vineyard, and fruits, gold, and silver.