Genesis 47:28-31

The Voice

²⁸Jacob lived another 17 years in the land of Egypt; he lived to be 147. ²⁹And when Israel was close to death, he called his son Joseph to his side.

Jacob (to Joseph): If I have found favor with you, I need a favor from you. Put your hand here under my thigh. Swear to deal kindly and faithfully with me by honoring my dying wish: please do not bury me in Egypt. ³⁰When I die let me lie with my ancestors. Take my body away from Egypt, and bury me where they are buried.

Joseph: I will do as you ask, Father.

Jacob: ³¹Swear to me.

And Joseph took the oath. Then, Israel bowed down at the head of his bed.

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