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30 When I ·die [L lie with my fathers/ancestors], carry me out of Egypt, and bury me ·where my ancestors are buried [L in their burial place].”

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

31 Then Jacob said, “·Promise [Swear to] me.” And ·Joseph promised [he swore to] him that he would do this [50:7–14]. Then Israel worshiped as he leaned on the top of his ·walking stick [staff; or bed].[a]

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  1. Genesis 47:31 walking stick Some Greek copies read “walking stick.” The Hebrew text reads “bed.”

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