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A Unique and Limited Honor
Commentators agree that Jacob's special adoption was exclusively for Ephraim and Manasseh. This verse clarifies that any other sons Joseph might have would not become heads of new tribes. Instead, they would be absorbed into the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, sharing in their inheritance, highlighting the specific and unique nature of the honor.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 48:1–22
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 48:6
19th Century
Bishop
Thy issue, which thou begettest after them. —We gather from Genesis 1:23 that Joseph probably had no other sons. But if s…
John Gill
On Genesis 48:6
17th Century
Pastor
And your issue, which you beget after them, shall be
yours
The children of Joseph, tha…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 48:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The deathbeds of believers, with the prayers and counsels of dying persons, are suited to make serious impressions upon the young, the carefree, an…