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Genesis 48:1-2
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Genesis 48:1-2
New Catholic Bible
Chapter 48
Jacob Adopts and Blesses Joseph’s Sons.[a] 1 Some time later, Joseph was told, “Behold, your father is ill.” So he brought his two sons Manasseh and Ephraim with him. 2 When Jacob was told, “Behold your son Joseph is here for you,” Israel summoned his strength and sat up in bed.
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- Genesis 48:1 In Israel, there was no tribe of Joseph, but two tribes bore the name of his eldest sons Ephraim and Manasseh; the tribe of Ephraim was the stronger one and had become the leader of the tribes that revolted (1 Ki 11:26-31) and formed the northern kingdom after the schism of 931 B.C. The present passage wishes to explain in advance this rupture of the political and religious unity. It contains bits and pieces of diverse traditions.
Genesis 48:1-2
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Genesis 48:1-2
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Manasseh and Ephraim
48 Some time later Joseph was told, “Your father is ill.” So he took his two sons Manasseh and Ephraim(A) along with him. 2 When Jacob was told, “Your son Joseph has come to you,” Israel(B) rallied his strength and sat up on the bed.
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