So he blessed them that day, putting Ephraim before Manasseh when he said, ‘The nation Israel will invoke blessings by you, saying, “May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh.” ’
They blessed Rebekah, saying to her: Our sister, may you become thousands upon ten thousands. May your offspring possess the city gates of their enemies.
Joseph’s descendants said to Joshua, ‘Why did you allot us only one tribal territory as an inheritance? We have many people, because the Lord has been blessing us greatly.’