Jacob's blessings on his sons

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David A. Dorsey, The Literary Structure of the Old Testament

1. a
   summary of Jacob's life47:27–29anearing death
2. b
   Jacob charges Joseph to bury him in Hebron47:29b–31
3. c
   Jacob blesses Joseph's two sons, who have equal status with his own twelve sons48:1–20
4. d
   CENTER: Jacob blesses Joseph48:21–22
5. c′
   Jacob blesses his twelve sons49:1–28
6. b′
   Jacob charges his sons to bury him in Hebron49:29–32
7. a′
   summarizing statement49:33Jacob's death