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23 He saw his grandchildren, Ephraim’s children. Even the children of Machir, son of Manasseh, were adopted by Joseph at birth.

24 At last Joseph said to his brothers, “I’m about to die. God will definitely take care of you and take you out of this land to the land he swore with an oath to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” 25 Joseph made Israel’s sons swear an oath. He said, “God will definitely take care of you. So be sure to carry my bones back with you.”

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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)

24 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die.(G) But God will surely come to your aid(H) and take you up out of this land to the land(I) he promised on oath to Abraham,(J) Isaac(K) and Jacob.”(L) 25 And Joseph made the Israelites swear an oath(M) and said, “God will surely come to your aid, and then you must carry my bones(N) up from this place.”(O)

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Footnotes

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