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Selected Verse: Genesis 48:2 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Ge 48:2 |
King James |
And one told Jacob, and said, Behold, thy son Joseph cometh unto thee: and Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the bed. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
| Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the bed--In the chamber where a good man lies, edifying and spiritual discourse may be expected. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the bed - He had been confined to his bed before, (see Gen 47:31), and now, hearing that Joseph was come to see him, he made what efforts his little remaining strength would admit, to sit up in bed to receive his son. This verse proves that a bed, not a staff, is intended in the preceding chapter, Gen 47:31. |
31 And he said, Swear unto me. And he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed's head.
31 And he said, Swear unto me. And he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed's head.