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Moreover I have given to you one portion above your brothers, which I took out of the hand of the Amorite with my sword and with my bow."
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A Tangible Inheritance
Jacob gives Joseph more than a symbolic blessing; he bequeaths a specific piece of land—the territory of Shechem. Commentators confirm this is the same parcel of ground mentioned in the New Testament (John 4:5) where Joseph's bones were later buried. This tangible gift solidified the transfer of the firstborn's double portion to Joseph, rewarding his faithfulness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
One portion. —Hebrew, one Shechem. In favor of this being the town of Shechem is the fact that it belonged to Jacob ([Ref…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Moreover, I have given to you one portion above your brethren
The word for "portion…
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…
