The stick of Joseph; on which Joseph's name is written, and which represents Joseph. Which is in the hand of Ephraim; which was under the government of Ephraim; or thus, which is the tribe of Ephraim, the latter explaining the former. His fellows: Ezekiel 37:16. Put them with him; Judah and his companions. One stick; one kingdom, one people, whereas these have been divided and enemies a great while. They shall be one; real, cordial in their union. In mine hand; under my government, care, and blessing. This is the meaning, God will make the two divided kingdoms one in his hand, as I make these two sticks one in my hand.
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Ezekiel 37:19
19 Say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will take the stick of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the tribes of Israel his fellows, and will put them with him, even with the stick of Judah, and make them one stick, and they shall be one in mine hand.