Genesis 48:7-11
Genesis 48:7
Now as for me, when I came from Paddan, Rachel died, to my sorrow, in the land of Canaan on the journey, when there was still some distance to go to Ephrath. I buried her there on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem).”
Genesis 48:8
When Israel saw Joseph’s sons, he said, “Who are these?”
Genesis 48:9
And Joseph said to his father, “They are my sons, whom God has given me here.” So he said, “Bring them to me, please, so that I may bless them.”
Genesis 48:10
Now the eyes of Israel were so dim from age that he could not see. And Joseph brought them close to him, and he kissed them and embraced them.
Genesis 48:11
And Israel said to Joseph, “I never expected to see your face, and behold, God has let me see your children as well!”