In Genesis 48:16, Jacob blesses Ephraim and Manasseh, the sons he just adopted as his own in verse 5.

Genesis 46:20 lists Manasseh and Ephraim as Joseph's sons, confirming their identity before adoption.

Genesis 41:50-52 records the birth of Manasseh and Ephraim, whom Jacob later adopts as his own.

Genesis 41:51 records Manasseh's birth and naming, the son Jacob later adopts as his own in 48:5.

Revelation 7:6 lists Manasseh and Joseph (representing Ephraim) among the sealed tribes, confirming their permanent status as sons of Jacob.

1 Chronicles 5:2 adds that the birthright belonged to Joseph, reinforcing that Ephraim and Manasseh became heirs through Jacob's adoption.

1 Chronicles 5:1 explicitly notes that Reuben's birthright was given to Joseph's sons, directly referencing the adoption in Genesis 48:5.

Joshua 16:1 begins the territorial allotment for Joseph's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh.

Joshua 14:4 explicitly states Ephraim and Manasseh received inheritances as tribes, confirming Jacob's act.

Joshua 13:7 includes Ephraim and Manasseh among the tribes receiving land, fulfilling Jacob's adoption.

Numbers 26:28-37 repeats the tribal census of Ephraim and Manasseh, reaffirming their inheritance as separate tribes from Joseph.

Numbers 1:32-35 records Ephraim and Manasseh as distinct tribes in the census, confirming their adoption as sons of Jacob.

Numbers 1:10 lists leaders from Ephraim and Manasseh, confirming their tribal status.

Numbers 2:18 places Ephraim's tribe in the camp, confirming his tribal standing from Jacob's adoption in 48:5.

Numbers 1:33 counts the tribe of Ephraim in the census, fulfilling his status as a son of Jacob from 48:5.

Ezekiel 47:13 gives Joseph two portions in the land division, reflecting the adoption of Ephraim and Manasseh as tribes in 48:5.

Hebrews 11:21 recounts Jacob blessing Joseph's sons by faith, directly citing this event as an example of faith.