Then the disciples returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet (Olive Grove), which is near Jerusalem, [only] a Sabbath day’s journey (less than one mile) away.

He lifted

Melchizedek king of Salem (ancient Jerusalem) brought out bread and wine [for them]; he was the priest of God Most High.

and make me a savory and delicious dish [of meat], the kind I love, and bring it to me to eat, so that my soul may bless you [as my firstborn son] before I die.”

Joseph said to his father, “They are my sons, whom God has given me here [in Egypt].” So he said, “Please bring them to me, so that I may bless them.”

All these are the [beginnings of the] twelve tribes of Israel, and this is what their father said to them as he blessed them, blessing each one according to the blessing appropriate to him.

“Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the way you shall bless the Israelites. Say to them:

And He took the children [one by one] in His arms and blessed them [with kind, encouraging words], placing His hands on them.

It is true that those descendants of Levi who are charged with the priestly office are commanded in the Law to collect tithes from the people—which means, from their kinsmen—though these have descended from Abraham.

General references

“Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the way you shall bless the Israelites. Say to them:

So Joshua blessed them and sent them away, and they went to their tents.

And He took the children [one by one] in His arms and blessed them [with kind, encouraging words], placing His hands on them.