²⁶ They told him, “Joseph is still alive! In fact, he is ruler of all Egypt.”^(A) Jacob was stunned; he did not believe them.^{(B) 27} But when they told him everything Joseph had said to them, and when he saw the carts^(C) Joseph had sent to carry him back, the spirit of their father Jacob revived. ²⁸ And Israel said, “I’m convinced!^(D) My son Joseph is still alive. I will go and see him before I die.”^(E)