What special status did Yaakov (Jacob) accord his grandsons who were born in Mitzrayim (Egypt) before he came? |
They (Menashe and Efrayim) were considered by Yaakov as sons, equal to Reuven (Reuben) and Shimon (Simeon)
They (Gad and Asher) were blessed with land on the east bank of the Yarden (Jordan) River
They (Shimon (Simeon) and Levi) were blessed for defending their sister Dina's honor
They (Menashe and Efrayim) each inherited a double portion of land in Canaan
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