Genesis 48:1

Good News Translation

Some time later Joseph was told that his father was ill. So he took his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, and went to see Jacob.

Cross References

Genesis 46:20

In Egypt Joseph had two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, by Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, a priest in Heliopolis.

Genesis 48:2

When Jacob was told that his son Joseph had come to see him, he gathered his strength and sat up in bed.

Genesis 48:5

Jacob continued, “Joseph, your two sons, who were born to you in Egypt before I came here, belong to me; Ephraim and Manasseh are just as much my sons as Reuben and Simeon.

Genesis 50:23

He lived to see Ephraim's children and grandchildren. He also lived to receive the children of Machir son of Manasseh into the family.

2 Kings 13:14

The prophet Elisha was sick with a fatal disease, and as he lay dying, King Jehoash of Israel went to visit him. “My father, my father!” he exclaimed as he wept. “You have been the mighty defender of Israel!”

2 Kings 13:20

Elisha died and was buried. Every year bands of Moabites used to invade the land of Israel.

Job 42:16

Job lived a hundred and forty years after this, long enough to see his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Psalm 128:6

May you live to see your grandchildren! Peace be with Israel!

John 11:3

The sisters sent Jesus a message: “Lord, your dear friend is sick.”

Hebrews 11:21

It was faith that made Jacob bless each of the sons of Joseph just before he died. He leaned on the top of his walking stick and worshiped God.