GENESIS 50

THE DEATH OF JACOB + JOSEPH 

Jacob dies and his sons embalm him and bury him in the cave of Machpelah, where he previously asked to be buried. 

The brothers worry that Joseph is carrying a grudge and waiting to take revenge once Jacob has died. Joseph does not take revenge on his brothers but instead praises God for using him in incredible ways. Joseph says to his brothers “what you meant for evil, God meant for good” What a response! 

Joseph dies in Egypt, but is buried in Canaan with Jacob, Isaac, and Abraham per his request.

Genesis 50:20 - As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.