He asks him to promise to not bury him in Egypt, but carry his body back to Canaan, the promised land, to bury him with his fathers.
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Jacob blesses Pharaoh | Genesis 47:7-12
Beyond powerful leaders of Egypt, Pharaohs were considered gods. So this is even more amazing that Pharaoh did not stop or rebuke Jacob when he blessed him.
Flee the famine | Genesis 47:1-6
It also highlights a trend here among the family of Abraham: flee to Egypt during famines. Abraham did it (Genesis 12:10), Isaac was about to (Genesis 26:1-5).
Leaving the Land | Genesis 46:5…27
Jacob and his family leave the Promised Land for Egypt. After a stop in Beersheba, they hit the road for Egypt. They filled the wagons brought from Egypt.
Departure in faith | Genesis 46:1-4
So, Israel offered sacrifices to the Lord. He had heard that Joseph was alive and seen proof. But it is still a step of faith.
Heart attack | Genesis 45:25-28
Jacob was so stunned that it seems he had a heart attack! His heart almost stopped beating. The original Hebrew says, his heart became numb.
Present a present | Genesis 43:11-17
He has them bring not just the money for more grain, not just the money that was returned from last trip but to present a present to “the man” to sweeten it.
Dream #2 – sun moon stars | Genesis 37:9-11
As we saw yesterday, this infuriated the brothers. This second dream is very similar in content and nature. It expands to include Jacob and his wife.
Joseph’s story begins | Genesis 37:1-4
The spotlight shifts to Joseph and will remain on him through the end of the book. It doesn’t start well. His brothers hate him from a young age
Finally home | Genesis 35:22b-29
Jacob has been living in different parts of Cannan but never moves to be with dad until now. He’s been in Bethlehem. Jacob finally makes it home, back to Isaac.