Genesis 49:22

22. Joseph When the patriarch turns to Joseph, all the affection and tenderness of his soul seem to break forth in rapturous song . It remains for him now only to bless the two sons of Rachel, and then die . Three expressions in this verse serve to portray the fruitfulness and glory of the tribe of Joseph . 1) Son of a fruit tree; that is, branch, scion, or outgrowth of a fruit tree; transplanted from the main stock . 2) The fruitfulness of the tree and its branches is enhanced by its standing over a fountain. Comp . Psalms 1:3. Psalms 1:3) So fruitful and luxuriant is the tree that its boughs beget other boughs; the sons beget daughters, which spread and climb upon the wall beside which the tree is supposed to be planted. This great luxuriance of growth points to Joseph as having, through his two sons, a double inheritance; for this was the birthright given to him. 1 Chronicles 5:1.