Gen 50:25 | MHM | STEP | v. 25 : Joseph made the Israelites swear an oath to carry his bones out of Egypt when God brought them back to Canaan (v. 25 ). This showed Joseph’s faith in God’s promise and encouraged the people to trust in it too (Heb. 11:22 ). Joseph wanted to be buried in Canaan, even if it meant waiting almost 200 years.

‏ Genesis 50:25

v. 25: Joseph made the Israelites swear an oath to carry his bones out of Egypt when God brought them back to Canaan (v. 25 ^a). This showed Joseph’s faith in God’s promise and encouraged the people to trust in it too (Heb. 11:22 ^b). Joseph wanted to be buried in Canaan, even if it meant waiting almost 200 years.