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28 And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years. And the days of Jacob, the years of his life, were one hundred and forty-seven years. 29 When the time of Israel’s death drew near,[a] he called to his son, to Joseph. And he said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes, please put your hand under my thigh, that you might vow to deal kindly[b] and faithfully with me. Please do not bury me in Egypt, 30 but let me lie with my ancestors.[c] Carry me out of Egypt and bury me in their burial site.” And he said, “I will do according to your word.” 31 Then he said, “Swear to me.” And he swore to him. Then Israel bowed himself on the head of the bed.

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  1. Genesis 47:29 Literally “the days of Israel drew near to die”
  2. Genesis 47:29 Or “loyal love”
  3. Genesis 47:30 Or “fathers”

28 He lived for seventeen more years in Egypt, until he was 147 years old. 29 As the time approached for Israel to die, he called for his son Joseph and addressed him. “Please,” he asked, “if you’re happy with me, make a solemn promise[a] that you’ll treat me fairly and kindly by not burying me in Egypt. 30 Instead, when I’ve died, as my ancestors have, you are to carry me out of Egypt and bury me in their tomb.”[b]

“I’ll do what you’ve asked,” Joseph[c] replied.

31 “Promise me,” Israel[d] insisted. So Joseph promised. Then Israel collapsed[e] on his bed.

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 47:29 Lit. me, place your hand under my thigh; i.e., make a solemn promise based on the sanctity of the family and commitment to the family line
  2. Genesis 47:30 Lit. place
  3. Genesis 47:30 Lit. he
  4. Genesis 47:31 Lit. he
  5. Genesis 47:31 Lit. Israel bent low