God granted Jacob insight into the future of his chosen nation. In that revelation, Jacob understood that Ephraim’s descendants would be more dominant than the descendants of Manasseh. Jacob blessed each of the boys accordingly, over the objection of Joseph, who attempted to correct Jacob on the basis that Manasseh was older and should receive the greater blessing. Jacob would not be deterred; but, followed the guidance of God in blessing the boys. Jacob made provisions for the descendants of Ephraim and Manasseh to receive an inheritance of land in Canaan one day in the future.
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