Isaac blessed both sons, but the blessing usually reserved for the eldest was special and apparently coveted by Isaac.
In the passage where Israel (Jacob) was blessing Joseph’s sons, Manasseh & Ephraim. Jacob placed his hand for the blessing on that of the younger son, Joseph did not like that, as he did not think as it should be, and moved his father’s hand. Jacob basically said, “I know what I am doing” and moved his hand for the eldest blessing to the younger son.
There are blessings to go around, but that of the eldest is different.
RE: Isaac blessed both sons, but the blessing usually reserved for the eldest was special and apparently coveted by Isaac.
Does Isaac’s blessing convey anything PREDICTIVE?
If so, are these “predictions” predicated on the character and attitudes of either son?
RE: Jacob placed his hand for the blessing on that of the younger son, Joseph did not like that, as he did not think as it should be, and moved his father’s hand. Jacob basically said, “I know what I am doing”
What exactly did Jacob favoring the younger son do for the younger son and his offsprings as opposed to the older son?