The right of primogeniture has been forfeited by Reuben. The double portion in the inheritance is now transferred to Joseph. He is the first-born o…

In thee shall Israel bless. —In conformity with these words, the Israelites to this day use Jacob’s formula in blessing t…

And he blessed them that day
That Joseph visited him, and this he did "by faith"; believing that what he had said co…

The two good men acknowledge God in their comforts. Joseph says, They are my sons whom God has given me. Jacob says, God hath showed m…