Genesis 47:30

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Instead, bury me in the place where my ancestors are buried.” “I will do what you have asked,” Joseph answered.

Cross References

Genesis 23:19

So Abraham buried his wife Sarah in Machpelah Cave that was in the field

Genesis 25:9

His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him east of Hebron in Machpelah Cave that was part of the field Abraham had bought from Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite. Abraham was buried there beside his wife Sarah.

Genesis 50:25

Now promise me that you will take my body with you when God leads you to that land.”

2 Samuel 19:37

Just let me return to my home town, where I can some day be buried near my father and mother. My servant Chimham can go with you, and you can treat him as your own.

2 Samuel 2:32

Joab and his troops carried Asahel's body to Bethlehem and buried him in the family burial place. Then they marched all night and reached Hebron before sunrise.

1 Kings 13:22

He told you not to eat or drink anything here, but you came home and ate with me. And so, when you die, your body won't be buried in your family tomb.

Nehemiah 2:3

I answered, “Your Majesty, I hope you live for ever! I feel sad because the city where my ancestors are buried is in ruins, and its gates have been burnt down.”

Nehemiah 2:5

Then I told the king, “Sir, if it's all right with you, please send me back to Judah, so that I can rebuild the city where my ancestors are buried.”

Deuteronomy 31:16

The LORD said: Moses, you will soon die. But Israel is going into a land where other gods are worshipped, and Israel will reject me and start worshipping these gods. The people will break the agreement I made with them,