11 “I never expected to see your face again,” Israel said to Joseph, “but now God has let me see your children as well.”
Genesis 48:11
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29 Joseph prepared his chariot and went there to meet his father Israel. Joseph presented himself to him, embraced him, and wept profusely. 30 Then Israel said to Joseph, “Finally I can die, now that I have seen your face and know that you are still alive!” 31 Joseph sa…
Genesis 45:27–28
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Genesis 48:20–22
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