²⁷ Now the Israelites settled in Egypt in the region of Goshen.^(A) They acquired property there^(B) and were fruitful and increased greatly in number.^(C)

²⁸ Jacob lived in Egypt^(D) seventeen years, and the years of his life were a hundred and forty-seven.^{(E) 29} When the time drew near for Israel^(F) to die,^(G) he called for his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes,^(H) put your hand under my thigh^(I) and promise that you will show me kindness^(J) and faithfulness.^(K) Do not bury me in Egypt,