English: “And Yisrael strengthened himself” — He said: Even though he is my son, he is a king, and I will honor him. From here [we learn] that honor is shown to kingship.
In context: Rashi explains that Yaakov strengthened himself and sat up because Yosef was king, using the episode as a source for honoring kingship.
Type of Learning
Rashi on showing honor to kingship.
What Is Learned
Yaakov showed honor to Yosef’s royal status even though Yosef was his son; Rashi derives from this that kingship is to be honored.