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Genesis 48:10

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Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he couldn't see. He brought them near to him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.

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Canaan in the Patriarchal AgeCanaan during the patriarchal period, before the Israelite conquest.
The Ancient Near East (Fertile Crescent)The ancient Near East and Fertile Crescent, from Mesopotamia to Egypt, the world of the patriarchs.

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Places in this passage

Genesis 48:10 mentions Bethlehem, Canaan, Egypt, Ephrath, Luz and Paddan-aram.

Bethlehem · Berthold Werner
Canaan · Bahnfrend
Egypt · Ricardo Liberato
Ephrath · Berthold Werner

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