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Now

This word is used here to mark a change from the story to background information about Israel and Joseph. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/writing-background)

loved

This refers to brotherly love or love for a friend or family member. This is natural human love between friends or relatives.

of his old age

This means that Joseph was born when Israel was an old man. Alternate translation: "who was born when Israel was an old man" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom)

He made him

"Israel made Joseph"

a beautifully decorated garment

"a beautiful robe"