Genesis 50:23

The Passion Translation

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.

Cross References

Genesis 30:3

She replied, “Here’s my servant Bilhah. Sleep with her. She can be my surrogate; then I can have children through her and build a family.”

Psalm 128:6

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

Joshua 17:1

Joshua assigned land to the descendants of Manasseh, Joseph’s firstborn son. Joshua allotted Gilead and Bashan to Machir the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of Gilead, because he was a brave warrior.

Genesis 48:19

But his father refused and said, “I know, my son, I know. Manasseh’s descendants will also multiply and become a great people. His younger brother will become even greater than he, and his tribe will one day give rise to many nations.”

Genesis 49:12

His eyes are more exhilarating than wine and his teeth whiter than milk.

Genesis 50:22

Joseph lived in Egypt along with his father’s family and lived to be one hundred and ten years old.

Proverbs 17:6

Grandparents have the crowning glory of life: grandchildren! And it’s only proper for children to take pride in their parents.