Genesis 48:2

A Conservative Version

And it was reported to Jacob, saying, Behold, thy son Joseph comes to thee. And Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the bed.

Cross References

Ephesians 6:10

Finally my brothers, be strong in Lord and in the power of his might.

Proverbs 23:15

My son, if thy heart be wise, my heart will be glad, even mine.

Psalm 41:3

LORD will support him upon the bed of languishing. Thou will make all his bed in his sickness.

Nehemiah 2:18

And I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me, as also of the king's words that he had spoken to me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for the good [work].

1 Samuel 23:16

And Jonathan, Saul's son, arose, and went to David into the forest, and strengthened his hand in God.

Deuteronomy 3:28

But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him, for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shall see.

Genesis 48:1

And it came to pass after these things, that it was reported to Joseph, Behold, thy father is sick. And he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.

Genesis 48:3

And Jacob said to Joseph, God Almighty appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan, and blessed me,