He was given a special gift by his father - a richly ornamented coat. The Psalmist speaks of Joseph in Egypt: “He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant: whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron: until the time that his word came: the word of Yahweh tried him. Joseph was indeed ‘the son of his old age’. The name Joshua translated into the Hebrew becomes Yahshua. After this, with Joseph out of the way, Judah dominated the sons of Jacob, and with great cunning won the confidence of his father Israel. Fewer still have understood that these great national material promises were never given to the Jews! The following brothers could easily have thought that they should have had the birthright. v. 1, indicates the gradual disintegration of the tribe of Reuben, and the rise to prominence of the Joseph division. He is not listed in the genealogy according to birthright. However, Jacob chose to give Ephraim the greater blessing—even though Joseph objected. FOR Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph’s – (I Chronicles 5:2). It was a bitter moment when later Judah, so proud and haughty, had to kneel before the ruler of Egypt, and beg for his brother Benjamin, having made himself surety for Benjamin to his father Jacob. The ‘generations of Jacob’, it would appear, are in and through Joseph. They hated Joseph because he received his father’s undivided attention and affection. Because the prophecies about Judah point to the Western democracies, then the last part of Genesis 49:26 becomes a major clue: “because you are the leader of your brothers” (Contemporary English Version).. Ferrar Fenton translates this ‘Fly from fornication. Even if we disregard the earlier promises given to Abraham and Isaac of descendants as numerous as the sand of the seashore, the Promised Land of Canaan, royal dynasties, and the gates of their enemies, Esau stood to inherit a literal fortune. He did not receive the birthright itself, but Jacob did give him the dominion mandate portion. While a birthright belonged to the firstborn son, anyone could receive a blessing. Genesis 49:26 In Genesis 49, besides Judah, one other tribe is given prominence over his brothers—Joseph. But his father refused and said, “I know, my son, I know. Reuben lost his birthright through one act of lust. [8] Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy father's children shall bow down before thee. After giving the birthright to Joseph’s son Ephraim, Jacob, on his deathbed, giving his blessing to each of his sons, said ‘The Sceptre shall not depart from Judah … until Shiloh come’ – (Genesis 49:10). Ancient Jews observed the law of the firstborn… or the one who had the birthright. Wallis Budge, in his book The Teaching of Amenemapt, in the chapter entitled ‘The Teaching of Ptah-hetep’, says (page 56:12): ‘If thou wouldest be a perfect man and dost possess a house and estate, beget a son who shall be well-pleasing to Yahweh. Answer: The birthright is emphasized in the Bible because it honored the rights or privileges of the family’s firstborn son. Every other sin that a man can do is outside the body; but the fornicator sins against his own constitution. Although Judah is given leadership of the tribes, Joseph is blessed with the double portion of the birthright (1 Chronicles 5:2). Now we come to the fourth case, the case of the shifting of the birthright from Manasseh to Ephraim (48:12-20). By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come (Hebrews 11: 20).. The birthright was instead given to Joseph’s sons (1 Chronicles 5:1). AND JOSEPH'S BIRTHRIGHT An Analysis of the Prophecies of the Scriptures in regard to the Royal Family of Judah and the Many Nations of Israel, the Lost Ten Tribes By J. H. ALLEN Originally published, 1902. Since Israel is the Covenant Birthright Name, this same name is delivered over from Jacob (also named ‘Israel’ by God), to Manasseh and Ephraim. This … Strange that Joseph’s birthright son was named Ephraim, which means ‘fruitful’. The older sons resented Joseph, and this open contempt created a common bond that eventually resulted in a family mutiny … Paul goes on, ‘…ye are not your own. Or, do you not know that your body is a sanctuary for the Holy Spirit, which you had from Yahweh to live? JUDAH'S SCEPTRE AND JOSEPH'S BIRTHRIGHT By J. H. ALLEN Originally published, 1902. How often did she give me over to punishment, and then call me back and threaten me: when I was unwilling to company with her, she said to me, “Thou shalt be lord of me, and all that is in my house, if thou wilt give thyself to me, and thou shalt be as our master”. Pharaoh and Potiphar could see the holiness and beauty and integrity of this great man of Yahweh: ‘And Pharaoh said, …Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the spirit of Yahweh is?’ Pharaoh said to Joseph, ‘Yahweh hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art: Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.’, Thinkers should ponder over these facts, remembering that the great man in Yahweh’s sight in the Old Testament was not Moses or David or Solomon, but Joseph: ‘In all things like unto Jacob.’. We use cookies on this website to enhance your experience of the site and help us understand how the site can be improved. That the birthright of Reuben is given to Joseph's sons, as is stated in I Chron. When Joseph brought Ephraim and Manasseh to Jacob to be blessed by him, he tried to maneuver the blessing of the birthright … 5:1). Although Reuben’s inheritance and birthright were given to Joseph, Judah’s descendants became the rulers of Israel. Genesis 49:1 provides us a key clue to the fulfillment of these blessings—they would be fulfilled in the “last days.” In other words, times that were relatively close to the end of the age. 5:1, 2, As we have learned over the years, the birthright contained a two-fold promise: physical promises and spiritual promises. It is somewhat remarkable that when the book of Genesis gives us ‘The generations of Jacob’, it comes to a sudden stop. 1 Chronicles 5:1 - 2. Thus, two peoples carrying these blessings would arise from these boys. He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance: to bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom” – (Psalm 105:17-22). He is thy son whom thy heart’s desire hath begotten; let not thy heart drift away from him.’ According to Genesis 25:27, ‘Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents.’ The margin says ‘a perfect man, dwelling in tents’. They had hated Joseph when he told them of his dreams. If indeed this coat signaled that Joseph held the birthright, which may have been in question among the brothers because there were four firstborn sons in Jacob’s family, this fact would explain the intense hostility and jealousy the coat provoked among the other sons of Jacob. He was the son of Terach, an idol merchant, but from his early childhood, he questioned the faith of his father and sought the truth. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New King James Version (© 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.). Not Leah’s son, but Rachel’s son, was the saviour in the time of famine. Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours’ – (Genesis 37:2,3). Paul uses a similar phrase when he exhorts the Corinthians to ‘flee fornication’. v. 1, indicates the gradual disintegration of the tribe of Reuben, and the rise to prominence of the Joseph division. Jacob, before his death, took the two sons of Joseph, Ephraim and Manasseh, and counted them as the two eldest sons of Reuben and Simeon. Joseph was very much loved by Jacob because he had been born to him in his old age. For example, "Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel-he was indeed the firstborn, but because he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph, the son of Israel, so that the genealogy is not listed according to the birthright; yet Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came a ruler, although the birthright was Joseph's" (I Chronicles 5:1-2). From Joseph, Manasseh was first to separate: hence he is the elder; but Ephraim, increasing in importance and number, outstrips the brother clan. Ephraim and Manasseh were merely individual tribes among the 12 tribes. Jacob, by crossing his arms and blessing Manasseh with his left hand, gave him the lesser blessing. The two sons of Joseph received the birthright blessings because their father was separate, ethically and morally, from his perfidious, scheming brothers. Joseph was first of all a slave, a servant, and then a minister in the land and Prime Minister of Egypt. The birthright blessings, which included primarily physical blessings of national greatness, were being divided between Joseph’s two sons. ‘These are the generations of Jacob. Nevertheless, it was Jacob who became Israel, and Joseph who was ruler and governor of Egypt, and Joshua who led the Israelites over the Jordan into Canaan. Joseph – “Joseph is a fruitful vine . She was spared when Judah was forced to admit that he was the guilty man. Meanwhile, Joseph was given visions by God showing him that his father's household would bow down to him. (Midrash Rabbah - Genesis 98:4) The Midrash goes further and spells out the sin, telling us that the plain reading of the text is indeed correct. Scholars and, in particular, intellectuals, head men, have never really understood men like Jacob and Joseph but these two were Yahweh’s men. Genesis Ch.49,vs. The British peoples, spread throughout the world through an empire and later a commonwealth, represent Ephraim. Birthright Never Given to the Jews. Reuben (the first born) does not receive the blessings and birthright promises and neither does Judah (as assumed). The birthright promised to God’s people is in three aspects: image, dominion, and participation in God’s kingdom. ALL of the blessings and birthright promises given to Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, and Jacob (Israel) are passed on to Joseph. In The Testament of the Twelve Patriarchs, Levi says: ‘Whosoever teacheth noble things and doeth them, shall be enthroned with kings, as was Joseph my brother’ (Testament of Levi). Contrary to the intention of Joseph, Ephraim was preferred to Manasseh by Jacob, and upon him was conferred the birthright blessing Gen. 48:17-19. Although Joseph was the chief son, yet ‘learned he obedience by the things which he suffered’ – (Hebrews 5:8). However, retaining the birthright promises is conditional. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Martha Jones, author of Birthright Citizens: A History of Race and Rights in Antebellum America, about the history of the birthright citizenship in the United States. The phrase ‘the son of his old age’ speaks of a future tense, for Benjamin was younger than Joseph. Nineteenth Edition. WYC. Judah was bitterly humbled. Joseph had two sons named Ephraim and Manasseh by an Egyptian wife. Ancient Jews observed the law of the firstborn… or the one who had the birthright. THE BIRTHRIGHT . These promises were not totally fulfilled during the time of ancient Israel. His brothers exhibited few scruples concerning killing Joseph, forswearing murder only when they saw the opportunity to profit from selling him into slavery. the birthright was joseph’s By William Helm To arrive at a true picture of today’s events, and to be able to judge properly the significance of each incident as it occurs, it is often necessary to go back, as it were, into the Old Testament and to make a study of parallels, and the experiences of our forefathers. All rights reserved. Essentially, the singular birthright blessing was being divided between two brothers. In Jacob’s old age he and his family went to live in Egypt, where Joseph was ruler and governor of all the land. Even then, Jacob blessed the younger son, Ephraim, above the elder, Manasseh (Genesis 37:19-22; Genesis 49:1-4; Genesis 49:22-26). The astonishing and vital fact that many have overlooked is “the birthright is Joseph’s.” And, as we shall see later, neither Joseph nor his descendants were Jews! Genesis 49: 22-26 22. Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn, but because he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel; so that he is not enrolled in the genealogy according to the birthright. As Ephraim and Manasseh are counted with the twelve tribes of Israel, with the double portion given through Joseph, we now have ‘thirteen tribes’, Ephraim taking the place of Joseph in carrying the largest portion of the Birthright, and Manasseh being the ‘thirteenth’, the second portion of the Birthright. That went to Joseph's sons instead. The Bible also tells us that Jacob ignored his oldest son and gave the birthright to the sons of Joseph. We must keep in mind the fact that the Lord cast Israel afar off to the isles of the sea, and then, through the prophet Isaiah, commanded silence for a certain period, or until the people should have renewed their strength. In ‘The Testament of the Twelve Patriarchs’, all the sons of Jacob speak of Joseph as ‘the good and holy man’ except Judah, who sold his brother for twenty pieces of silver. Now that you have sinned, however, the birthright has been given to Joseph, the priesthood to Levi, and royalty to Judah. Though Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came the leader, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),” Ephraim would be spread among a multitude of nations that would have a combined strength that would be even greater than Manasseh. In addition to assuming the leadership role in the family, the recipient of the birthright inherited twice that received by the other sons. The tribes from Joseph’s two sons—Ephraim and Manasseh—will see this prophecy’s fulfillment. Manasseh was the firstborn (v. 14). It was supposed to go to the oldest son but it rarely did. According to Jewish tradition, Abraham was born under the name Abram in the city of Ur in Babylonia in the year 1948 from Creation (circa 1800 BCE). But I remembered the words of my father.’, Joseph, the pupil, did not let Jacob, the great teacher, down. [9] Judah is a lion's whelp: from the prey, my son, thou art gone up: he stooped down, he couched as a lion, and as an old lion; who shall rouse him up? Thus Ephraim received the birthright of Joseph, and Joseph received the birthright of Jacob (Israel). The United States is the one, great single nation of Manasseh. God is giving us many hints at the conditions of ‘names’ dealing with heritage with this idea of Joseph carrying over the Name Israel. Joseph is not made a tribe but his two sons (Ephraim and Manasseh) become tribes, as a double portion, a blessing. For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify Yahweh in your body, and in your spirit, which are Yahweh’s’ – (I Corinthians 6:19-20). For the remainder of his life, Reuben bore the shame and regret of having lost the prestige and power of being the firstborn son. A significant fact, and one which has not yet been fully realized. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. ESV - 1 The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel ( for he was the firstborn, but because he defiled his father's couch, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel, so that he could not be enrolled as the oldest son. Genesis 38 tells of the immoral acts of Judah, and his sheer hypocrisy in ordering Tamar, his daughter-in-law, to be burnt to death. Although Moses was given the task of giving the law to the Hebrews in the wilderness, neither he nor Aaron entered ‘the Promised Land’, but Joseph’s son or descendant Joshua was granted that great honor. Here’s what we learn about the individual blessings given to these brothers: Both of these future peoples would have similar characteristics because they both represented Joseph (Genesis 49:22-26), but would be distinguished in one primary way: Manasseh would consolidate into one nation that would be extremely powerful. . According to the Targums, the ‘tents’ were really ‘Academies of Learning’, and Jacob is represented as a life-long scholar. Why was the scepter part of the birthright inheritance given to Judah instead of Joseph? However, Jacob takes note that it isn't just the brothers bowing to Jospeh but Jacob as well! AND JOSEPH'S BIRTHRIGHT An Analysis of the Prophecies of the Scriptures in regard to the Royal Family of Judah and the Many Nations of Israel, the Lost Ten Tribes By J. H. ALLEN Originally published, 1902. Genesis is very emphatic about the fact that ‘Yahweh was with Joseph’. Yesterday, we covered Jacob crossing his arms to bless Joseph’s two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh. The Bible tells us in Genesis 25 that Jacob was cooking a stew when Esau came in from hunting. Jacob offered to sell him the soup in exchange for the birthright, and Esau agreed. The blessings would then be fulfilled through the descendants of these two boys. Hence when he was hungry enough its no big surprise that a bowl of food had more value than a birthright full of things he couldn't really comprehend or appreciate - … . . The only other mention of this occurs in 1 Chronicles 5:1, where the Chronicler begins, “The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel,” but then adds: “(He was the firstborn, but because he defiled his father’s bed, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph, son of Israel, so that he is not enrolled in the genealogy according to the birthright;” The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free. Notice in the story of Jacob and Esau, Esau was older and so had the birthright…but Jacob stole it from him. Ephraim, being blessed with the right hand, received the greater blessing. Neither Judah, Moses, David, Solomon, or any of the sons of Leah, ever reached the great moral heights of Joseph. Reply In the time of the patriarchs, such blessings acted as a “last will and testament” and were highly prized as a means of revealing God’s will. The older boys hated Joseph. The Sonship was instead given to his brother Joseph, and the dominion mandate was given to his brother Judah. Astounding as it may be, it’s true! All of Jacob’s sons received some sort of blessing. The Rights of Primogeniture . "Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel - he was indeed the firstborn, but because he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph, the son of Israel, so that the genealogy is not listed according to the birthright" (I Chronicles 5:1). ‘But whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: and whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all’ – (Mark 10:43,44). The ‘Book of Jasher’ has these remarkable words in it: ‘Joseph was a stranger in the land of Egypt, and he bought Egypt at a price’ (Jasher 4:10). The text specifically notes that “Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his children, because he was the son of his old age; and he had made him a long robe with sleeves. God’s central intention in creating man is that man would bear His image to express Him (Gen. 1:26). Thus, two peoples carrying these blessings would arise from these boys. But the transgressors shall be destroyed together’ – (Psalm 37:37,38). In Testament of Joseph he says: ‘How often did the Egyptian woman threaten me with death! Joseph intended for Jacob to bless Manasseh more than Ephraim, since Manasseh was the firstborn and the customary recipient of the birthright. He was the firstborn, but his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father's bed. He considered them as his own sons Rueben and Simeon: Esau could have overcome the sale of his birthright; Isaac was still prepared to give him the blessing due the firstborn. For Judah became greater than his brothers, inasmuch as the ruler came from him; nevertheless, the birthright went to Joseph. Joseph– “Joseph is a fruitful vine....” (vs. 22). To arrive at a true picture of today’s events, and to be able to judge properly the significance of each incident as it occurs, it is often necessary to go back, as it were, into the Old Testament and to make a study of parallels, and the experiences of our forefathers. And you are not your own: for you were dearly bought; therefore honor Yahweh with your body’ – (I Corinthians 6:18-20). From Joseph, Manasseh was first to separate: hence he is the elder; but Ephraim, increasing in importance and number, outstrips the brother clan. Ephraim is given the right to the father’s name: Israel. When Reuben proved to be unworthy by committing adultery with Bilhah (see Gen. 35:21–22; Gen. 49:3–4), the birthright went to the firstborn son of the second wife—Joseph, the son of Rachel (see 1 Chr. © 2021 The Ensign Trust. That the birthright of Reuben is given to Joseph's sons, as is stated in I Chron. It says that because he defiled his father’s bed, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph, the son of Jacob. Even though Joseph was a foreigner (a Hebrew) in Egypt, he had been … 2 And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to … Yahshua Himself said to the Jews the Kingdom of Yahweh would be taken from them and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof” – (Matthew 21:43). Israel granted none of his own sons the birthright blessing. The ‘Book of Jasher’ (the Upright) tells of Jacob’s coming into Egypt and says: ‘And Joseph, one of the sons of Jacob, in those days ministered in the land of Egypt.’ The ‘Book of Jasher’ gives the meaning of ‘Shiloh’ as ‘Disbanding’. After the father died, or in the father’s absence, the firstborn son assumed the father’s authority and responsibilities. Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn, but because he defiled his father’s bed, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel; so that he is not enrolled in the genealogy according to the birthright. THE SCEPTER AND THE BIRTHRIGHT. Birthright services are always free, confidential and available to any woman regardless of age, race, circumstances, religion, marital status or financial situation. All Rights Reserved, HEBREW AND ENGLISH – FIVE LEADING SCHOLARS PROVE THE LINK EXISTS, MUMMIES, TEXTILES OFFER EVIDENCE OF EUROPEANS IN FAR EAST, HOW A JEW DISCOVERED THAT JESUS WAS THE MESSIAH AND THE ANGLO-SAXONS ARE THE LOST TRIBES OF ISRAEL, CHAPLAIN’S PAGE: “THEY SHALL BE ASHAMED OF ME”. Thus, it legally belonged to Jacob. When Ephraim was born to Joseph in Egypt, he gave him his name meaning "fruitful" because "God has caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction" Gen. 41:52. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. However, the Bible also shows that the father could rescind the birthright and pass it on to a younger son. 1 Chronicles 5:1 - 2. Simeon and Levi were cursed by Jacob for their brutal murder of the men of Shechem. Used by permission. Although Joseph is the eleventh son of Jacob (Israel), he is Rachel’s firstborn, so in a sense he is both firstborn and favored. He also shall become a people, and he also shall be great; but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his descendants shall become a multitude of nations.”. The birthright blessings, which included primarily physical blessings of national greatness, were being divided between Joseph’s two sons. He was famished, and asked Jacob to give him the food. It is important to remember that this represented the birthright being passed to Joseph (verse 15). Judah was the fourth son of Jacob-Israel. Although Judah is given leadership of the tribes, Joseph is blessed with the double portion of the birthright (1 Chronicles 5:2). To learn more details about the fulfillment of these blessings promised over 3,500 years ago, read our article “Who Are the United States and Britain in Prophecy?”, Tomorrow on the Daily Bible Verse Blog: “Jacob Prophesies to His Sons.”. So why did he care so little for his birthright? Judah had already sold Joseph to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver. ‘For this my son was dead, and is alive again’. Reuben's behaviour angered Jacob to the extent that he gave Reuben's birthright (as firstborn) to Joseph: a comment within 1 Chronicles 5:1 makes the same point. 1 Chronicles 5:1-2 “Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn, but because he defiled his father’s bed, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel; so that he is not enrolled in the genealogy according to the birthright. What it really means is that Joseph was the son pre-eminent in his old age. .” (vs. 22). You can read more about how cookies are used in our Privacy Policy. For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph’s) (1 Ch 5:1-2) An act of lust. his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Isra’el, though not in such a way as for him to be regarded in the genealogy as the firstborn. In a sense, then, Ephraim is the birthright son of Israel, as confirmed by the Lord through his prophet Jeremiah: “I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn” ( Jer. 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