²² Abandoning that one, Isaac moved on and dug another well. This time there was no dispute over it, so Isaac named the place Rehoboth (which means “open space”), for he said, “At last the Lord has created enough space for us to prosper in this land.”

⁷ But their descendants, the Israelites, had many children and grandchildren. In fact, they multiplied so greatly that they became extremely powerful and filled the land.

⁶ I will make you extremely fruitful. Your descendants will become many nations, and kings will be among them!

Psalm 4

For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by stringed instruments.

⁵² Joseph named his second son Ephraim,^[a] for he said, “God has made me fruitful in this land of my grief.”

³ May God Almighty^[a] bless you and give you many children. And may your descendants multiply and become many nations!