Genesis 47:28-31

GOD’S WORD Translation

²⁸ Jacob lived in Egypt 17 years, so he lived a total of 147 years. ²⁹ Israel was about to die. He called for his son Joseph and said to him, “I want you to swear that you love me and are faithful to me. Please don’t bury me here. ³⁰ I want to rest with my ancestors. Take me out of Egypt, and bury me in their tomb.”

“I will do as you say,” Joseph answered.

³¹ “Swear to me,” he said. So Joseph swore to him. Then Israel bowed down in prayer with his face at the head of his bed.