18. And he said to his father: "It should not have come to pass this way, father. For this one is the firstborn. Place your right hand over his head."
19. But refusing, he said: "I know, my son, I know. And this one, indeed, will be among the people and will be multiplied. But his younger brother will be greater than he. And his offspring will increase among the nations."
20. And he blessed them at that time, saying: "In you, Israel will be blessed, and it will be said: 'May God treat you like Ephraim, and like Manasseh.' " And he established Ephraim before Manasseh.
21. And he said to his son Joseph: "See, I am dying, and God will be with you, and he will lead you back to the land of your fathers.
22. I give you one part beyond that of your brothers, which I took from the hand of the Amorite with my sword and my bow."