Genesis 48:1

Modern English Version

After this, Joseph was told, “Behold, your father is ill.” So he took his two sons Manasseh and Ephraim with him.

Cross References

John 11:3

So the sisters sent word to Him, saying, “Lord, he whom You love is sick.”

Psalm 128:6

Indeed, may you see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel!

Genesis 50:23

Joseph saw Ephraim’s children to the third generation. Also, the sons of Machir, the son of Manasseh, were brought up on Joseph’s knees.

Genesis 46:20

To Joseph in the land of Egypt were born Manasseh and Ephraim, whom Asenath the daughter of Potiphera, the priest of On, bore to him.

Job 42:16

After this, Job lived one hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and their sons to the fourth generation.

Hebrews 11:21

By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph and worshipped while leaning on the top of his staff.

Genesis 48:2

When Jacob was told, “Your son Joseph is coming to you,” Israel strengthened himself and sat up in the bed.

Genesis 48:5

“Now your two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, who were born to you in the land of Egypt before I came to you in Egypt, are mine; as Reuben and Simeon, they shall be mine.

Joshua 14:4

The descendants of Joseph were two tribes: Manasseh and Ephraim. They did not give territory to the Levites in the land, but only towns in which to live, along with the pastures, livestock, and property.

2 Kings 13:14

Now Elisha had become sick with the illness of which he would die. So Joash the king of Israel went down to him and wept before him, and said, “My father, my father, the chariot of Israel and its horsemen.”

2 Kings 13:20

So Elisha died, and they buried him. Now Moabite raiders would enter the land in the spring.