Later Isaac gave to Esau financial prosperity, temporary servitude of his family to that of Jacob, and an ultimate release from that subordinate position (Gen. 27:39–40). Both blessings were accepted by faith, but the sons and the families had to wait for their fulfillment. 6. Jacob (11:21) On his death bed, Jacob blessed Ephraim and Manasseh, the two sons of Joseph (Gen. 47:27–48:22). He worshiped God even though he had lived a difficult life and had not experienced all that God had promised. In
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