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 is from the end of the book of Genesis, where Joseph and his brothers are dealing with the death of their father, Jacob. Jacob had previously instructed his sons on how to bury him in the family tomb in Canaan, emphasizing his desire to be laid to rest in the land promised to his ancestors. This act highlights the ancient Near Eastern cultural value of honoring parental wishes and maintaining ancestral connections to the land.
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