Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And it came to pass after these things, that one told Joseph, Behold, thy father is sick: and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.

Thy father

Bible References

Thy father

John 11:3
So the sisters sent word to Him, saying, “Lord, he [our brother and Your friend] whom You love is sick.”

His two sons

Genesis 41:50
Now two sons were born to Joseph before the years of famine came, whom Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, bore to him.
Genesis 46:20
Now to Joseph in the land of Egypt were born Manasseh and Ephraim, whom Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, priest of On (Heliopolis in Egypt), bore to him.
Genesis 50:23
Joseph saw the third generation of Ephraim’s children; also the children of Machir, the son of Manasseh, were born and raised on Joseph’s knees.
Job 42:16
After this, Job lived 140 years, and saw his sons and his grandsons, four generations.
Psalm 128:6

Indeed, may you see your [family perpetuated in your] children’s children.
Peace be upon Israel!