Gen 47:27-28 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 47:27-31: Jacob's Charge Concerning His Burial This passage tells us about the last years of Jacob’s life in Egypt and his final wishes before his death. Even though the Egyptians suffered during the famine, Jacob and his family were blessed and grew in number. As Jacob neared death, he focused on being buried in the promised land of Canaan, showing his faith in God’s promises for his descendants. He asked Joseph to promise to bury him there, and Joseph agreed. Jacob then worshipped God, thankful for all the blessings he had received. This story teaches us to trust God’s promises and to prepare our hearts for the end of life with faith and gratitude. v. 27-28 : Israel, also called Jacob, lived in Goshen with his family. They had land, became prosperous, and their family grew greatly. Jacob lived in Egypt for seventeen more years, reaching the age of 147 ( v. 27-28 ). God provided for Jacob in his old age, just as Joseph had cared for him, just as Jacob had once cared for Joseph ( ch. 37:2 ).

‏ Genesis 47:27-28

Genesis 47:27-31: Jacob's Charge Concerning His Burial

This passage tells us about the last years of Jacob’s life in Egypt and his final wishes before his death. Even though the Egyptians suffered during the famine, Jacob and his family were blessed and grew in number. As Jacob neared death, he focused on being buried in the promised land of Canaan, showing his faith in God’s promises for his descendants. He asked Joseph to promise to bury him there, and Joseph agreed. Jacob then worshipped God, thankful for all the blessings he had received. This story teaches us to trust God’s promises and to prepare our hearts for the end of life with faith and gratitude.

v. 27-28: Israel, also called Jacob, lived in Goshen with his family. They had land, became prosperous, and their family grew greatly. Jacob lived in Egypt for seventeen more years, reaching the age of 147 (v. 27-28 ^a). God provided for Jacob in his old age, just as Joseph had cared for him, just as Jacob had once cared for Joseph (ch. 37:2 ^b).

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