Genesis 48:7-9
21st Century King James Version
7 And as for me, when I came from Padan, Rachel died beside me in the land of Canaan on the way, when yet there was but a little way to come unto Ephrath; and I buried her there on the way to Ephrath” (the same is Bethlehem).
8 And Israel beheld Joseph’s sons, and said, “Who are these?”
9 And Joseph said unto his father, “They are my sons, whom God hath given me in this place.” And he said, “Bring them, I pray thee, unto me, and I will bless them.”
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Genesis 48:7-9
King James Version
7 And as for me, when I came from Padan, Rachel died by me in the land of Canaan in the way, when yet there was but a little way to come unto Ephrath: and I buried her there in the way of Ephrath; the same is Bethlehem.
8 And Israel beheld Joseph's sons, and said, Who are these?
9 And Joseph said unto his father, They are my sons, whom God hath given me in this place. And he said, Bring them, I pray thee, unto me, and I will bless them.
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Genesis 48:7-9
English Standard Version
7 As for me, when I came from Paddan, to my sorrow (A)Rachel died in the land of Canaan on the way, when there was still some distance[a] to go to Ephrath, and I buried her there on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem).”
8 When Israel saw Joseph's sons, he said, “Who are these?” 9 Joseph said to his father, (B)“They are my sons, whom God has given me here.” And he said, “Bring them to me, please, that (C)I may bless them.”
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- Genesis 48:7 Or about two hours' distance
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