Genesis 47:27-29

New International Reader's Version

²⁷ The people of Israel lived in Egypt in the area of Goshen. They received property there. They had children and so became many.

²⁸ Jacob lived 17 years in Egypt. He lived a total of 147 years. ²⁹ The time came near for Israel to die. So he sent for his son Joseph. He said to him, “If you are pleased with me, put your hand under my thigh. Promise me that you will be kind and faithful to me. Don’t bury me in Egypt.