Deu 33:9 | NET2full | STEP | He said to his father and mother , ‘I have not seen him,’ and he did not acknowledge his own brothers or know his own children , for they kept your word , and guarded your covenant .

‏ Deuteronomy 33:9

9 He said to his father and mother, ‘I have not seen him,’ ^{▼▼sn This statement no doubt alludes to the Levites’ destruction of their own fellow tribesmen following the golden calf incident (Exod 32:25-29).}
and he did not acknowledge his own brothers
or know his own children,
for they kept your word,
and guarded your covenant.