#General Information:

Jacob continues to bless Joseph and his descendants.

#than of the ancient mountains

The understood information can be stated clearly. AT: "than the blessings that come from the ancient mountains" (UDB) (See: [[:en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_ellipsis]])

#the ancient mountains

The meaning of the original language is not certain. Some Bible translations have "my ancestors" instead of "ancient mountains."

#They will be on the head of Joseph, blessings that crown the head of the one

"They" refers to the blessings of his father. Jacob speaks of the blessing he gives Joseph as if it were a crown that a prince wears. This emphasizes that these blessings are a sign of Joseph's honor and that he has authority over his brothers. AT: "These blessings will be like a crown on Joseph's head" (See: [[:en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_metaphor]])

#prince over his brothers

"set apart from his brothers"