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Manasseh

Portrait of Manasseh

Manasseh was a son of Joseph born in Egypt to Asenath (also called Osnath), daughter of Potiphar priest of Heliopolis, along with his brother Ephraim, before Joseph's father came into Egypt. Joseph was thirty-four years old when he begat them. Manasseh remained with Joseph when others fled and saw the strength of Simeon, becoming exceedingly wroth. Joseph later commanded his son Manasseh to gather all the inhabitants of Egypt and the valiant men.

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Manasseh in Jubilees 44

The Book of Jubilees 44:24

And there were born to Joseph in Egypt before his father came into Egypt, those whom Asenath, daughter of Potiphar pries...

A24nd there were born to Joseph in Egypt before his father came into Egypt, those whom Asenath, daughter of Potiphar priest of Heliopolis bare unto him, Manasseh, and Ephraim-three.

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Manasseh in Jasher 50

The Book of Jasher 50:15

And Joseph's wife Osnath the daughter of Potiphera bare him two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, and Joseph was thirty-four y...

A15nd Joseph's wife Osnath the daughter of Potiphera bare him two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, and Joseph was thirty-four years old when he begat them.

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Manasseh in Jasher 51

The Book of Jasher 51:41

And all the men that were with Joseph fled, for they were greatly afraid of their lives, and only Joseph and Manasseh hi...

A41nd all the men that were with Joseph fled, for they were greatly afraid of their lives, and only Joseph and Manasseh his son remained there, and Manassah the son of Joseph saw the strength of Simeon, and he was exceedingly wroth.

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