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30 But I will sleep with my fathers, and thou shalt take me away out of this land, and bury me in the burying place of my ancestors. And Joseph answered him: I will do what thou hast commanded.

31 And he said: Swear then to me. And as he was swearing, Israel adored God, turning to the bed's head.

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30 but when I rest with my fathers,(A) carry me out of Egypt and bury me where they are buried.”(B)

“I will do as you say,” he said.

31 “Swear to me,”(C) he said. Then Joseph swore to him,(D) and Israel(E) worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.[a](F)

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 47:31 Or Israel bowed down at the head of his bed