Genesis 48:10

“Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, etc.] Or “heavy” f1858, that he could not lift them up easily and see clearly; his eyebrows hung over, his eyes were sunk in his head, and the humours pressed them through old age, that it was with difficulty he could perceive an object, at least not distinctly: [so that] he could not see; very plainly, otherwise he did see the sons of Joseph, though he could not discern who they were, (<014908>Genesis 49:8); and he brought them near unto him; that he might have a better sight of them and bless them: and he kissed them, and embraced them: as a token of his affection for them.”

“- Joseph Visits His Sick Father The right of primogeniture has been forfeited by Reuben. The double portion in the inheritance is now transferred to Joseph. He is the first-born of her who was intended by Jacob to be his first and only wife. He has also been the means of saving all his father’s house, even after he had been sold into slavery by his brethren. He has therefore, undeniable claims to this part of the first-born’s rights. Genesis 48:1-7 After these things. - After the arrangements concerning the funeral, recorded in the chapter. “Menasseh and Ephraim.” They seem to have accompanied their father from respectful affection to their aged relative. “Israel strengthened himself” -…”

“48:10 As Isaac his father had done, Jacob now gave the blessing when his eyesight was failing (cp. 27:1).”