²⁸ Jacob lived in Egypt^(A) seventeen years, and the years of his life were a hundred and forty-seven.^{(B) 29} When the time drew near for Israel^(C) to die,^(D) he called for his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes,^(E) put your hand under my thigh^(F) and promise that you will show me kindness^(G) and faithfulness.^(H) Do not bury me in Egypt, ³⁰ but when I rest with my fathers,^(I) carry me out of Egypt and bury me where they are buried.”^(J)

“I will do as you say,” he said.

³¹ “Swear to me,”^(K) he said. Then Joseph swore to him,^(L) and Israel^(M) worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.^[a](N)