Genesis 48:1
And it came to pass after these things, that one told Joseph, Behold, thy father is sick: and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.
Context
This verse from Genesis Chapter 48 connects to 7 cross-references. Jacob, nearing death, adopts Joseph's two sons Ephraim and Manasseh as his own, giving them equal standing with his other sons. He blesses them, deliberately crossing his hands to give the younger Ephraim the greater blessing over the firstborn Manasseh—a …
Other Translations
And it came to pass after these things, that one said to Joseph, Behold, thy father is sick: and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.
And it cometh to pass, after these things, that <FI>one<Fi> saith to Joseph, `Lo, thy father is sick;' and he taketh his two sons with him, Manasseh and Ephraim.
Now after these things, word came to Joseph that his father was ill: and he took with him his sons Manasseh and Ephraim.
Cross References
After this lived Job an hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons’ sons, even four generations.
And Joseph saw Ephraim’s children of the third generation: the children also of Machir the son of Manasseh were brought …
And unto Joseph in the land of Egypt were born Manasseh and Ephraim, which Asenath the daughter of Poti–pherah priest …
And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land …
And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Poti–pherah priest …
Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Israel.
Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.