Genesis · Chapter 50 King James Version

Genesis 50:13

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The Scripture

(13) For his sons carried him into the land of Canaan, and buried him in the cave of the field of Machpelah, which Abraham bought with the field for a possession of a buryingplace of Ephron the Hittite, before Mamre.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

In this chapter the brothers of Jacob, after a long journey, arrive in Egypt with gifts and plead to Pharaoh for the release of their brother Joseph, who has been imprisoned. Pharaoh, moved by their request, commands them to bring Joseph to Egypt, believing it will secure his safety. The narrative highlights God's plan to preserve Jacob's family and restore peace.

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