Joseph's life was marked by 30 years of trouble, but after being blessed by God, he became second in all of Egypt. Jacob, on the other hand, lived a life of conniving and striving for favor, but in his old age, he finally understood that life with God is about grace and unmerited favor. This realization led him to bless his younger son Ephraim over his older son Manasseh, symbolizing God's favor and blessing for those who don't deserve it.
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