Genesis 47:27-29

Holman Christian Standard Bible

Israel Settles in Goshen

²⁷ Israel settled in the land of Egypt, in the region of Goshen. They acquired property in it and became fruitful and very numerous.^{(A) 28} Now Jacob lived in the land of Egypt 17 years, and his life span was 147 years. ²⁹ When the time drew near for him to die,^(B) he called his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh^(C) and promise me that you will deal with me in kindness and faithfulness.^(D) Do not bury me in Egypt.