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He was the first of the two sons of Jacob and Rachel (Jacob's twelfth named child and eleventh son). He is the founder of the Tribe of Joseph among the Israelites. His story functions as an explanation for Israel's residence in Egypt.
Jacob gives a special blessing to Joseph's sons Manasseh and Ephraim (Genesis 48). He also gathers his twelve sons to bless them and convey, "what shall happen to you in the last days" (Genesis 49). Israel dies in Egypt at the age of 147.
Joseph lived for 110 years – which seems like a long time to us, but was significantly shorter than the lives of his ancestors, including his father Jacob, who died at the age of 147. Only a small part – just 11 years – of Joseph’s life was spent in the land of Canaan.
Jacob prophesies the future of his sons. – Genesis 49:1-28 : Jacob gives instructions that he be buried in the cave in Machpelah, in Canaan. – Genesis 49:29-30 : Jacob dies in his bed. – Genesis 49:33 : Joseph brings his father’s remains to Canaan, mourns him, and buries him in the cave in Machpelah. – Genesis 50:1-13 : Joseph returns ...
Isaac was sixty years old when Jacob was born (Genesis 25:26). Isaac then lived an additional one hundred twenty years and died at the age of one hundred eighty (Genesis 35:28). Jacob lived for seventeen years after arriving in Egypt and lived a total of one hundred forty-seven years (Genesis 47:28).
14 paź 2024 · Before his death, Jacob blesses each of his sons, including Joseph. Joseph reassures his brothers that he harbors no ill will towards them. He dies at the age of 110 and is embalmed, with the promise that his bones will be carried back to Canaan when the Israelites leave Egypt.
The Death of Joseph . Time passed, and Jacob was about to die. He blessed all his sons and was buried, embalmed, and placed in a sarcophagus in Egypt (just as was done with Egyptian leaders). Before dying, the governor of Egypt said his last words to his brothers:
