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ESV Global Study Bible :: Genesis Fact #36: “Do not bury me in Egypt.”

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Fact: "Do not bury me in Egypt."

Once a family burial plot had been established, it was customary for future generations to be buried there as well (47:29‑30). This helped to tie the family closer together and also to secure their property rights.

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