Genesis 48:17
The Scripture
(17) And when Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand upon the head of Ephraim, it displeased him: and he held up his father's hand, to remove it from Ephraim's head unto Manasseh's head.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Genesis 48 Jacob’s sons travel to Egypt where they present gifts to Joseph, and Jacob blesses each of them, giving land to their families. The chapter highlights the fulfillment of God’s promise to give each son a portion of the land, showing God’s faithfulness and the family’s unity.
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Related verses (shared words)
Genesis 48:14Genesis 37:2Genesis 46:31Genesis 50:22Genesis 37:28Judges 12:4