Lehi places the prophecy of Joseph Smith in the mouth of Joseph of Egypt, meaning that this is a prophecy contained on the brass plates that has been lost in the modern Biblical tradition. Thus Lehi brings together the inheritance of the lineage of Joseph. While he and his family are clearly one branch, a "branch broken off", there would yet be another inheritance of the lineage of Joseph, from which this seer would arise to become the instrument of redemption for the fallen lineage. It is most likely that while Lehi is pronouncing this upon Joseph, it is a blessing that will apply to all, as Joseph is not the only one of his sons to inherit the blood of Joseph of old.