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Book of Genesis - Chapter 48 - Verse 1

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.

Meaning

After the events that had transpired in Joseph's life, including his rise to power in Egypt and his reconciliation with his brothers, Joseph receives word that his father, Jacob, is sick. Upon hearing this news, Joseph immediately sets out to visit his father with his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. This verse signifies the strong bond that Joseph had with his father, as well as the importance of family in his life. It also highlights Joseph's sense of duty and responsibility towards his father in his time of need. By taking his two sons with him, Joseph not only shows his father the blessings he has received, but also continues to pass down the legacy of faith and family from one generation to the next.

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