Gen 48:5-7 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Gen 48:5-7: 48:5-7 Jacob, prompted by his memory of Rachel (see 35:16-20 ), blessed Joseph by elevating his two sons as coheirs with his other sons—the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh would have shares along with the other tribes that came from Jacob (see Josh 16–17 ). Jacob also gave Ephraim, Joseph’s younger son, the birthright (see 1 Chr 5:1-2 ). As a result of this blessing, Ephraim and Manasseh became large and powerful tribes (see Josh 17:14-18 ).

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b35:16-20►

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d1 Chr 5:1-2►

eJosh 17:14-18►

‏ Genesis 48:5-7

Summary for Gen 48:5-7: 48:5-7 ^a Jacob, prompted by his memory of Rachel (see 35:16-20 ^b), blessed Joseph by elevating his two sons as coheirs with his other sons—the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh would have shares along with the other tribes that came from Jacob (see Josh 16–17 ^c). Jacob also gave Ephraim, Joseph’s younger son, the birthright (see 1 Chr 5:1-2 ^d). As a result of this blessing, Ephraim and Manasseh became large and powerful tribes (see Josh 17:14-18 ^e).