Genesis 47:29

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

The time came when Israel knew he would soon die, so he called his son Joseph to him. He said, “If you love me, put your hand under my leg and make a promise. Promise that you will do what I say and that you will be truthful with me. When I die, don’t bury me in Egypt.

Cross References

Deuteronomy 31:14

The Lord said to Moses, “Now the time is near for you to die. Get Joshua and come to the Meeting Tent. I will tell Joshua what he must do.” So Moses and Joshua went to the Meeting Tent.

Genesis 24:49

Now, tell me, will you be kind and loyal to my master and give him your daughter? Or will you refuse to give her to him? Tell me so that I will know what I should do.”

Genesis 24:2

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

1 Kings 2:1

The time came for David to die, so he gave these commands to Solomon,

Hebrews 11:22

And when Joseph was almost dead, he spoke about the people of Israel leaving Egypt. And he told them what they should do with his body. He did this because he had faith.

Hebrews 9:27

Everyone must die once. Then they are judged.

Psalm 89:48

Is there anyone alive who will never die? Will anyone escape the grave? Selah

Psalm 49:9

You will never have enough to buy the right to live forever and keep your body out of the grave.

Psalm 49:7

But no one has enough to buy back a life, and you cannot bribe God.

Psalm 6:5

If I am dead, I cannot sing about you. Those in the grave don’t praise you.

Job 30:23

I know you will lead me to my death, to that place where all the living must go.

Job 14:14

If a man dies, will he live again? If so, I would gladly suffer through this time waiting for my release.

Job 7:1

“People have a hard struggle on earth. Their life is like that of a hired worker.

2 Samuel 14:14

We will all die some day. We will be like water that is spilled on the ground. No one can gather this water back from the ground. You know God forgives people. God made plans for people who are forced to run away for safety—God does not force them to run away from him!

2 Samuel 7:12

“‘When your life is finished, you will die and be buried with your ancestors. But then I will make one of your own children become the king.

Genesis 47:9

Jacob said to Pharaoh, “I have had a short life with many troubles. I am only 130 years old. My father and his ancestors lived to be much older than I am.”

Genesis 3:19

You will work hard for your food, until your face is covered with sweat. You will work hard until the day you die, and then you will become dust again. I used dust to make you, and when you die, you will become dust again.”

Genesis 27:2

Isaac said, “I am old. Maybe I will die soon.

Genesis 50:5

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

1 Samuel 26:10

As surely as the Lord lives, the Lord himself will punish Saul. Maybe Saul will die naturally or maybe he will be killed in battle.

2 Samuel 2:32

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

Genesis 48:21

Then Israel said to Joseph, “Look, my time to die is almost here, but God will still be with you. He will lead you back to the land of your ancestors.

Genesis 50:12

So Jacob’s sons did what their father told them.

Deuteronomy 31:16

The Lord said to Moses, “You will die soon. And after you have gone to be with your ancestors, these people will not continue to be faithful to me. They will break the agreement I made with them. They will leave me and begin worshiping other gods—the false gods of the land where they are going.

Joshua 2:14

The men agreed and said, “We will trade our lives for yours. Don’t tell anyone what we are doing. Then, when the Lord gives us the land, we will be kind to you. You can trust us.”

Joshua 23:14

“It is almost time for me to die. You know and really believe that the Lord has done many great things for you. You know that the Lord your God has not failed in any of his promises. He has kept every promise that he has made to us.