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Genesis 48:1-2
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Genesis 48:1-2
New Century Version
Blessings for Manasseh and Ephraim
48 Some time later Joseph learned that his father was very sick, so he took his two sons Manasseh and Ephraim and went to his father. 2 When Joseph arrived, someone told Jacob,[a] “Your son Joseph has come to see you.” Jacob was weak, so he used all his strength and sat up on his bed.
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- 48:2 Jacob Also called Israel.
Genesis 48:1-2
New International Version
Genesis 48:1-2
New International Version
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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