Hebrews 11:21

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

By faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, bowing in worship over the head of his staff.

Cross References

Genesis 47:31

And he said, “Swear to me”; and he swore to him. Then Israel bowed himself upon the head of his bed.

Genesis 48:1

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

1 Kings 1:47

Moreover the king's servants came to congratulate our lord King David, saying, ‘Your God make the name of Solomon more famous than yours, and make his throne greater than your throne.’ And the king bowed himself upon the bed.