Genesis 48:16-18

Common English Bible

¹⁶may the divine messenger who protected me from all harm,
        bless the young men.
Through them may my name be kept alive
        and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac.
May they grow into a great multitude
        throughout the land.”

¹⁷When Joseph saw that his father had placed his right hand on Ephraim’s head, he was upset and grasped his father’s hand to move it from Ephraim’s head to Manasseh’s head. ¹⁸Joseph said to his father, “No, my father! This is the oldest son. Put your right hand on his head.”

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