Genesis 47:28

Jacob lived in Egypt for 17 years and lived until he was 147 years old.

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In The King James Version

And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years: so the whole age of Jacob was an hundred forty and seven years.

In Context

27When the Israelites moved to the part of Egypt called Goshen, they bought land and had a lot of children.

29When Jacob knew that it was nearly time for him to die, he sent someone to get Joseph. He said to him, “If you really love me, then put your hand on my leg and make a promise to me. Promise that you will not bury me here in Egypt.

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Cross References

Genesis 25:7Abraham was 175 years old when he died and he was buried just like his old father's before him. He had lived a long time and had a good life.

Genesis 47:8Pharaoh asked Jacob, “How old are you?”

Matthew Henry on Genesis 47:28-31

Jacob's Charge Concerning His Burial. ( b. c. 1706.) 27 And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein, and grew, and multiplied exceedingly. 28 And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years: so the whole age of Jacob was a hundred forty and seven years. 29 And the time drew nigh that Israel must die: and he called his son Joseph, and said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly… Read the whole commentary →

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