Verse 2

When Jacob was told,“Your son Joseph has just come to you,” Israel regained strength and sat up on his bed.

Referenced Verses

• Deut 3:28 : 28 Commission Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, because he will lead these people over and will enable them to inherit the land you will see.”
• 1 Sam 23:16 : 16 Then Jonathan son of Saul left and went to David at Horesh. He encouraged him through God.
• Neh 2:18 : 18 Then I related to them how the good hand of my God was on me and what the king had said to me. Then they replied,“Let’s begin rebuilding right away!” So they readied themselves for this good project.
• Ps 41:3 : 3 The LORD supports him on his sickbed; you have healed him from his illness.
• Prov 23:15 : 15 My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad;
• Eph 6:10 : 10 Exhortations for Spiritual Warfare Finally, be strengthened in the Lord and in the strength of his power.