Genesis 48:19-21

New International Reader's Version

¹⁹ But his father wouldn’t do it. He said, “I know, my son. I know. He too will become a nation. He too will become great. But his younger brother will be greater than he is. His children after him will become a group of nations.” ²⁰ On that day, Jacob gave them his blessing. He said,

So he put Ephraim ahead of Manasseh.

²¹ Then Israel said to Joseph, “I’m about to die. But God will be with all of you. He’ll take you back to the land of your fathers.