Genesis 48:1-22

Contents: Jacob on his death bed blesses Joseph's sons.

Characters: Jacob, Joseph, Ephriam, Manasseh, Reuben, Simeon, Rachael.

Conclusion: God in His grace, does not always observe the order of nature in bestowing His blessings, nor prefer those whom we think fittest to be preferred, but as it pleases Him, He chooses the weak to confound the mighty, thus His grace becomes more illustrious.

Key Word: Blessed, Genesis 48:15.

Strong Verses: Genesis 48:21.

Striking Facts: Genesis 48:17. When the tribes were mustered in the wilderness, Ephriam was more numerous than Manasseh (Numbers 1:32-35; Numbers 2:18-20) and is named first (Psalms 80:2).