Genesis 48:1

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Some time later Joseph learned that his father was very sick. So he took his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, and went to his father.

Cross References

John 11:3

So Mary and Martha sent someone to tell Jesus, “Lord, your dear friend Lazarus is sick.”

Psalm 128:6

And may you live to see your grandchildren. Let Israel always enjoy peace!

Genesis 50:23

During Joseph’s life Ephraim had children and grandchildren. And his son Manasseh had a son named Makir. Joseph lived to see Makir’s children.

Genesis 46:20

In Egypt, Joseph had two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. (Joseph’s wife was Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, the priest in the city of On.)

Job 42:16

So Job lived for 140 years more. He lived to see his children, his grandchildren, his great-grandchildren, and his great-great-grandchildren.

Hebrews 11:21

And Jacob, also because he had faith, blessed each one of Joseph’s sons. He did this while he was dying, leaning on his rod and worshiping God.

Genesis 48:2

When Joseph arrived, someone told Israel, “Your son Joseph has come to see you.” Israel was very weak, but he tried hard and sat up in his bed.

Genesis 48:5

Now you have two sons. These two sons were born here in the country of Egypt before I came. Your two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, will be like my own sons. They will be like Reuben and Simeon to me.

Joshua 14:4

The descendants of Joseph had divided into two tribes—Manasseh and Ephraim. Each of these tribes received some land; the tribe of Levi was not given any land. They were given only some towns scattered throughout the other tribes and some fields around those towns for their animals.

2 Kings 13:14

Elisha became sick, and later he died from this sickness. King Jehoash of Israel went to visit Elisha. Jehoash cried for him and said, “My father, my father! Is it time for the chariot of Israel and its horses?”

2 Kings 13:20

Elisha died, and the people buried him. One time in the spring a group of Moabite soldiers came to fight against Israel.