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Genesis 47:29-31
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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
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