8. Israel saw Joseph's sons. He asked, "Who are they?"
9. "They are the sons God has given me here," Joseph said to his father. Then Israel said, "Bring them to me. I want to give them my blessing."
10. Israel's eyes were weak because he was old. He couldn't see very well. So Joseph brought his sons close to him. His father kissed them and hugged them.
11. Israel said to Joseph, "I never thought I'd see your face again. But now God has let me see your children too."
12. Then Joseph took his sons away from Israel's knees. He bowed down with his face to the ground.
13. Joseph placed Ephraim on his right, toward Israel's left hand. He placed Manasseh on his left, toward Israel's right hand. Then he brought them close to Jacob.
14. But Israel reached out his right hand and put it on Ephraim's head. He did it even though Ephraim was the younger son. He crossed his arms and put his left hand on Manasseh's head. He did it even though Manasseh was the older son.