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29 And when the time drew near that Israel must die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “If now I have found favor in your sight, put your hand under my thigh and promise to deal kindly and truly with me. Do not bury me in Egypt,
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When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called for his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise that you will show me kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt,
30 but let me lie with my fathers. Carry me out of Egypt and bury me in their burying place. ” He answered, “I will do as you have said. ”
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but when I rest with my fathers, carry me out of Egypt and bury me where they are buried.” “I will do as you say,” he said.
31 And he said, “Swear to me”; and he swore to him. Then Israel bowed himself upon the head of his bed.
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“Swear to me,” he said. Then Joseph swore to him, and Israel worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.
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