Genesis 48:18
And Joseph said unto his father, Not so, my father: for this is the firstborn; put thy right hand upon his head.
Cross-references
Genesis 48:14
Parallel
In Genesis 48:14, Jacob deliberately places his right hand on Ephraim — the very action Joseph protests in this verse.
Genesis 41:51
Historical context
In Genesis 41:51, Joseph names his firstborn Manasseh — the same son Joseph insists is the firstborn here.
Genesis 29:26
Contrast
In Genesis 29:26, Laban says it's improper to give the younger before the firstborn — the opposite of Jacob's deliberate reversal here.
Genesis 43:33
Contrast
In Genesis 43:33, Joseph seats his brothers by birth order — contrasting with Jacob's reversal of Manasseh and Ephraim's blessing order.
Joshua 17:1
Historical context
In Joshua 17:1, Manasseh receives land as Joseph's firstborn, confirming the birthright Joseph asserts here.