And Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth.
Ver. 12. From between his knees.] That is, From between his father's knees, that he might place them right to receive the blessing, presenting them again according to their age. This he did for the best; but "God only wise" had otherwise ordered it. We many times think we do well, when it proves much otherwise. "Lean not therefore to thine own understanding," saith the wise man; Pro 3:5 but make out to him that "dwells with prudence." Pro 8:12