Thematic Bible: Received the blessing of their father before his death

When Isaac was old and his eyes were dim so that he could not see, he called Esau his elder son, and said to him, My son! And he answered him, Here I am. He said, See here now; I am old, I do not know when I may die. So now, I pray you, take your weapons, your [arrows in a] quiver and your bow, and go out into the open country and hunt game for me, read more.
And prepare me appetizing meat, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat of it, [preparatory] to giving you my blessing [as my firstborn] before I die.

Then Jacob (Israel) blessed Joseph, and said,

“The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked [in faithful obedience],
The God who has been my Shepherd [leading and caring for me] all my life to this day,

Verse Concepts

God, As ShepherdBad ParentsKnowing God, Effects OfTravelling With GodShepherds, As Kings And LeadersWatchfulness, DivineParents Duty To Children

Walking With GodPeople Who Blessed OthersRelationships To This DayBlessings From GodBlessing OthersSons Being A Blessinggrandfathers