Genesis 15:16

16 Only in the fourth generation will your descendants come back here, because only then will the Emori be ripe for punishment."

Genesis 15:16 In-Context

14 But I will also judge that nation, the one that makes them slaves. Afterwards, they will leave with many possessions.
15 As for you, you will join your ancestors in peace and be buried at a good old age.
16 Only in the fourth generation will your descendants come back here, because only then will the Emori be ripe for punishment."
17 After the sun had set and there was thick darkness, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch appeared, which passed between these animal parts.
18 That day ADONAI made a covenant with Avram: "I have given this land to your descendants - from the Vadi of Egypt to the great river, the Euphrates River -
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.