And Moses took the bones of Joseph with him: for he had straitly sworn the children of Israel, saying, God will surely visit you; and ye shall carry up my bones away hence with you.
Moses brought Joseph's bones with him when they left Egypt, because Joseph had made the Israelites promise long ago, saying, 'God will definitely come to help you, and when He does, you must take my bones with you from this place.'
Moses honored Joseph's dying wish by bringing his remains when the Israelites left Egypt, showing how God keeps His promises across generations.
📚 Historical Context
This refers back to Joseph's deathbed request in Genesis 50:25, made about 400 years earlier when he was dying in Egypt. Joseph had faith that God would eventually lead his descendants back to the Promised Land, and he wanted to be buried there with his ancestors. Moses was now fulfilling this ancient promise as the Israelites began their exodus from Egypt.
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