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between Israel's knees
When Joseph placed his sons on Israel's lap or knees it was a sign that Israel was adopting them. This gave the children special inheritance rights from Jacob. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction)
then he bowed with his face to the earth
Joseph bowed down to show honor to his father. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction)