Add parallel Print Page Options

When the days of weeping for him were past, Joseph addressed the household of Pharaoh, ‘If now I have found favour with you, please speak to Pharaoh as follows: My father made me swear an oath; he said, “I am about to die. In the tomb that I hewed out for myself in the land of Canaan, there you shall bury me.” Now therefore let me go up, so that I may bury my father; then I will return.’ Pharaoh answered, ‘Go up, and bury your father, as he made you swear to do.’

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

NRSV Popular Text Anglicized Bible, French Morocco Leather, black
NRSV Popular Text Anglicized Bible, French Morocco Leather, black
Retail: $120.00
Our Price: $108.00
Save: $12.00 (10%)
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Easter Lily--Softcover
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Easter Lily--Softcover
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $16.99
Save: $8.00 (32%)
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Eucalyptus--hardcover
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Eucalyptus--hardcover
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $19.99
Save: $10.00 (33%)