# Behold!

"Listen!" or "Pay attention to what I am about to tell you!"

# the branch of Joseph

"the stick of Joseph." This represents the kingdom of Israel.

# that is in the hand of Ephraim

"that is in the power of Ephraim" or "that the tribe of Ephraim rules over"

# the tribes of Israel his companions

"the other tribes of Israel who are his companions" or "the other tribes of Israel who are part of that kingdom"

# the branch of Judah

"the stick of Judah." This represents the kingdom of Judah.