Genesis 48:9-11

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

⁹ Joseph said to his father, “They are my sons, whom God has given me here.” And he said, “Bring them to me, I pray you, that I may bless them.” ¹⁰ Now the eyes of Israel were dim with age, so that he could not see. So Joseph brought them near him; and he kissed them and embraced them. ¹¹ And Israel said to Joseph, “I had not thought to see your face; and lo, God has let me see your children also.”