KJV ORIGINAL
And his sons did unto him according as he commanded them:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
His sons did exactly what he had told them to do.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing that Jacob's sons obeyed their father's final instructions completely.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to Jacob's sons carrying out his deathbed wishes regarding his burial. Jacob had specifically requested to be buried in the cave of Machpelah with his ancestors Abraham, Isaac, Sarah, Rebekah, and Leah, rather than in Egypt. This was important because it connected him to the Promised Land and maintained the family's ties to God's covenant.
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