Genesis 47:28-30

Expanded Bible

²⁸ Jacob lived in Egypt seventeen years, so he lived to be one hundred forty-seven years old. ²⁹ When Israel [^Canother name for Jacob; 32:28] knew he soon would die, he called his son Joseph to him and said to him, “If ·you love me [^LI have found grace in your eyes], put your hand under my ·leg [^Lthigh; ^Ca euphemism for male genitalia; this was a commitment to keep a promise]. ·Promise me [^LDeal with me according to loyalty and faithfulness that] you will not bury me in Egypt. ³⁰ When I ·die [^Llie with my fathers/ancestors], carry me out of Egypt, and bury me ·where my ancestors are buried [^Lin their burial place].”

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