We will examine Ramban’s comments to the verse about the special grant from Yaakov to Yosef. Is this grant referring to the city of Shechem, or to an extra portion in general? And why does Yaakov describe himself as having taken it with his sword and bow, especially when Yaakov had been very angry at his sons for using the sword against Shechem?  Is the sword and bow literal, metaphorical or both?

Ramban assumes that Yaakov refers to a double portion for Yosef - and that the reference to the sword is a hint to the future of Bnei Yisrael for when they conquer the Land. The Land of Israel must be conquered naturally, but with the help God, Who remembers the merit of the forefathers.