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7 Bible
71 Old Testament
71D Genesis: the story of Joseph
71D2 story of Joseph (part II)
71D24 Jacob's last days (Genesis 47:27 - 49:32)
71D242 Joseph takes his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim to see Jacob on his sick-bed

71D2421 Jacob blesses Manasseh and Ephraim with arms crossed; Joseph may be shown trying to uncross them or expressing (with Asenath) his disapproval



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Jacob Blessing Joseph's Sons
1656

Jan Victors
Jacob blesses Joseph's sons