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Genesis 48:13

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Joseph took them both, Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel's left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel's right hand, and brought them near to him.

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Maps for this passage

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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Egypt is where the aged Jacob blesses Joseph’s sons, while Canaan is the promised land to which his hope remains fixed. Ephrath (Bethlehem), Rachel’s burial place, Paddan

Places in this passage

Genesis 48:13 mentions Bethlehem, Canaan, Egypt, Ephrath, Luz and Paddan-aram.

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

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