Genesis 48:1

New American Bible - revised edition

Some time afterward, Joseph was informed, “Your father is failing.” So he took along with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.

Cross References

Genesis 46:20

In the land of Egypt Joseph became the father of Manasseh and Ephraim, whom Asenath, daughter of Potiphera, priest of Heliopolis, bore to him.

Genesis 48:2

When Jacob was told, “Your son Joseph has come to you,” Israel rallied his strength and sat up in bed.

Genesis 48:5

So now your two sons who were born to you in the land of Egypt before I joined you here, shall be mine; Ephraim and Manasseh shall be mine as much as Reuben and Simeon are mine.

Genesis 50:23

He saw Ephraim’s children to the third generation, and the children of Manasseh’s son Machir were also born on Joseph’s knees. Death of Joseph.

2 Kings 13:14

When Elisha was suffering from the sickness of which he was to die, Joash, king of Israel, went down to weep over him. “My father, my father!” he exclaimed, “Israel’s chariot and steeds!”

2 Kings 13:20

And so Elisha died and was buried. At that time of year, bands of Moabites used to raid the land.

Job 42:16

After this, Job lived a hundred and forty years; and he saw his children, his grandchildren, and even his great-grandchildren.

Psalm 128:6

and live to see your children’s children. Peace upon Israel!

John 11:3

So the sisters sent word to him, saying, “Master, the one you love is ill.”

Hebrews 11:21

By faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph and “bowed in worship, leaning on the top of his staff.”

Joshua 14:4

the descendants of Joseph formed two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim. But the Levites were given no share of the land except cities to live in, with their pasture lands for the herds and flocks.