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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…

One portion. —Hebrew, one Shechem. In favor of this being the town of Shechem is the fact that it belonged to Jacob ([Ref…

I have given to you one portion. In order to increase the confidence of his son Joseph, Jacob here assigns him a portion beyond his proper…

Moreover, I have given to you one portion above your
brethren
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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…
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes