23 He saw Ephraim’s sons to the third generation;(A) the sons of Manasseh’s son Machir were recognized by[a][b] Joseph.(B)

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  1. 50:23 Lit were born on the knees of
  2. 50:23 Referring to a ritual of adoption or of legitimation; Gn 30:3

23 and saw the third generation(A) of Ephraim’s(B) children.(C) Also the children of Makir(D) son of Manasseh(E) were placed at birth on Joseph’s knees.[a](F)

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  1. Genesis 50:23 That is, were counted as his