^{29 Ref} The time drew near that Israel must die, and he called his son Joseph, and said to him, "If now I have found favor in your sight, please put your hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me. Please don't bury me in Egypt,

^{30 Ref} but when I sleep with my fathers, you shall carry me out of Egypt, and bury me in their burying place." He said, "I will do as you have said."

^{31 Ref} He said, "Swear to me," and he swore to him. Israel bowed himself on the bed's head.