Ephraim
Generation 2 from Adam
Biography
The second son of Joseph and Asenath, born in Egypt, Ephraim received the greater blessing from Jacob despite being younger than Manasseh. His descendants became the dominant tribe in northern Israel, and 'Ephraim' often became synonymous with the northern kingdom.
Ephraim's prominence fulfills Jacob's blessing and demonstrates God's choice of the younger over the elder, but the tribe later led Israel into idolatry.
Life Events
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Birth in Egypt to Joseph
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Blessed by Jacob, received right hand
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Tribe became prominent in north
Siblings (1)
Related Scriptures
"And unto Joseph in the land of Egypt were born Manasseh and Ephraim, which Asenath the daughter of Poti-pherah priest of On bare unto him."