Genesis 48:9-11

New Century Version

⁹ Joseph said to his father, “They are my sons that God has given me here in Egypt.”

Israel said, “Bring your sons to me so I may bless them.”

¹⁰ At this time Israel’s eyesight was bad because he was old. So Joseph brought the boys close to him, and Israel kissed the boys and put his arms around them. ¹¹ He said to Joseph, “I thought I would never see you alive again, and now God has let me see you and also your children.”