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Joseph saw Ephraim`s children to the third generation. The children also of Machir, the son of Manasseh, were born on Joseph`s knees.
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The Blessing of a Long Life
Commentators see Joseph's long life, which allowed him to see his great-grandchildren, as a tangible sign of God's faithfulness. Matthew Henry connects this blessing to Joseph's honoring of his father, Jacob, illustrating the principle that God rewards faithfulness across generations.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
19th Century
Anglican
The third generation. — These would be Joseph’s great-grandchildren. Thus Eran, son of Shuthelah, son of Ephraim, was to be born i…
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Reformed Baptist
And Joseph saw Ephraim's children of the third generation , &c.] His great grandchildren's children; and which shows…
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Joseph, having honored his father, his days were long in the land which, for the present, God had given him. When he saw his death approaching, he …
