And Leah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben, for she said, "Because the LORDhas looked upon my affliction; for now my husband will love me."

Then Rachel said, "God has judged me, and has also heard my voice and given me a son." Therefore she called his name Dan.

And Joseph saw Ephraim's children of the third generation. The children also of Machir the son of Manasseh were counted as Joseph's own.

Ephraim

the angel who has redeemed me from all evil, bless the boys; and in them let my name be carried on, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth."

"Joseph is a fruitful bough, a fruitful bough by a spring; his branches run over the wall.

Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.

The land

he had sent a man ahead of them, Joseph, who was sold as a slave.

who drink wine in bowls and anoint themselves with the finest oils, but are not grieved over the ruin of Joseph!

and rescued him out of all his afflictions and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and over all his household.

General references

The sons of Joseph according to their clans: Manasseh and Ephraim.