"Not so, my father!" Joseph said. "This one is the firstborn; put your right hand on his head." Cross References Genesis 48:17When Joseph saw that his father had placed his right hand on Ephraim's head, he was displeased and took his father's hand to move it from Ephraim's head to Manasseh's. Genesis 48:19 But his father refused. "I know, my son, I know!" he said. "He too shall become a people, and he too shall be great; nevertheless, his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his offspring shall become a multitude of nations." Chapter Outline 1. Joseph with his sons visits his sick father.2. Jacob strengthens himself to bless them. 3. He repeats God's promise. 5. He takes Ephraim and Manasseh as his own sons. 7. He tells Joseph of his mother's grave. 8. He blesses Ephraim and Manasseh. 17. He prefers the younger before the elder. 21. He prophesies their return to Canaan. Jump to Previous Firstborn First-Born Hand Head Joseph Older RightJump to Next Firstborn First-Born Hand Head Joseph Older Right |
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