Gen.47.29

Genesis 47:29

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Israel knew he soon would die. So he called his son Joseph to him. He said to Joseph, “If you love me, put your hand under my leg. Promise me you will not bury me in Egypt.

The Israelites Prosper in Goshen

Cross References

Genesis 24:2

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Abraham’s oldest servant was in charge of everything Abraham owned. Abraham called that servant to him and said, “Put your hand under my leg.

A Wife for Isaac

Genesis 24:49

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Now, tell me, will you be kind and truthful to my master? And if not, tell me so. Then I will know what I should do.”

Rebekah Is Chosen

Genesis 27:2

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Isaac said, “I am old. I don’t know when I might die.

Isaac Blesses Jacob

Genesis 50:5

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‘When my father was near death, I made a promise to him. I promised I would bury him in a cave in the land of Canaan. This is a burial place that he cut out for himself. So please let me go and bury my father. Then I will return.’”

Mourning and Burial for Jacob

The Death of Israel

Genesis 50:25

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Then Joseph had the sons of Israel make a promise. He said, “Promise me that you will carry my bones with you out of Egypt.”

The Death of Joseph

Deuteronomy 31:14

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The Lord said to Moses, “Soon you will die. Get Joshua and come to the Meeting Tent. I will command him.” So Moses and Joshua went to the Meeting Tent.

God Commissions Joshua

Israel Will Fall Away

1 Samuel 26:10

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As surely as the Lord lives, the Lord himself will punish Saul. Maybe Saul will die naturally. Or maybe he will go into battle and be killed.

David Again Spares Saul

2 Samuel 2:32

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David’s men took Asahel and buried him. They put him in the tomb of his father at Bethlehem. Then Joab and his men marched all night. The sun came up as they reached Hebron.

The Battle of Gibeon

1 Kings 2:1

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It was almost time for David to die. So he talked to Solomon and gave him his last commands.