Mikraot Gedolot
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Genesis 50:23
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And Joseph saw Ephraim's children of the third [generation]; also the sons of Machir, son of Manasseh, were born upon the knees of Joseph.

Rashi

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Upon the knees of Joseph

As its Targum: He raised them upon his knees. End of parashah "And he lived".

Ibn Ezra

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Children of the third [generation]

Since the word בני (children of) uses the construct state, the children will be the fourth [generation].

Were born

Were raised.