21 Therefore don’t be afraid. I will take care of you and your little ones.”(A) And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.[a]

Joseph’s Death

22 Joseph and his father’s household remained in Egypt. Joseph lived 110 years. 23 He saw Ephraim’s sons to the third generation;(B) the sons of Manasseh’s son Machir were recognized by[b][c] Joseph.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 50:21 Lit spoke to their hearts
  2. Genesis 50:23 Lit were born on the knees of
  3. Genesis 50:23 Referring to a ritual of adoption or of legitimation; Gn 30:3

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