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Genesis 48:2

King James Version (KJV)

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Genesis 48:2

Verse 2 of 22

Scripture focus

And [one] told Jacob, and said, Behold, thy son Joseph cometh unto thee: and Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the bed.

Genesis 48:2 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 48:2

Theological / Devotional

And Israel. The change of name from Jacob to Israel is significant here as it was in ch. 45:27, 28. Jacob, the human warrior enfeebled with age, gathered together his remaining strength for a task he was about to perform as Israel, bearer of the gracious promises of God.

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