Genesis 48:1

The Passion Translation

Not long afterward, Joseph received the news that his father’s health was failing, so he took his two sons Manasseh and Ephraim along with him.

Cross References

John 11:3

So his sisters sent a message to Jesus, “Lord, our brother Lazarus, the one you love, is very sick. Please come!”

Psalm 128:6

And may you be surrounded by your grandchildren. Happiness to you! And happiness to Israel!

Genesis 50:23

He lived to see the third generation of Ephraim’s children. Joseph also lived to see the children of Makir, son of Manasseh; and Joseph gave Makir’s children inheritance rights.

Genesis 46:20

In Egypt, Joseph had two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, by Asenath (the daughter of Potiphera, a priest of On).

Hebrews 11:21

Jacob worshiped in faith’s reality at the end of his life, and leaning upon his staff he imparted a prophetic blessing upon each of Joseph’s sons.

Genesis 48:2

When Jacob heard that they had come to see him, Israel rallied his strength and sat up in bed.

Genesis 48:5

Furthermore, I will adopt as my very own your two sons who were born in the land of Egypt before I came here. Yes, I claim Ephraim and Manasseh as mine, no less than my two oldest, Reuben and Simeon.