Genesis 50
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Genesis 50:19-25

19But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God?

20You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.

21So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.” And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them.

22Joseph stayed in Egypt, along with all his father’s family. He lived a hundred and ten years

23and saw the third generation of Ephraim’s children. Also the children of Makir son of Manasseh were placed at birth on Joseph’s knees.

24Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die. But God will surely come to your aid and take you up out of this land to the land he promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.”

25And Joseph made the Israelites swear an oath and said, “God will surely come to your aid, and then you must carry my bones up from this place.”

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