Genesis 49:14-50:26; Exodus 1:1-2:25
Jacob dies in Egypt c. 1859 BC
Today we finish reading the blessings that Jacob found suitable for each of his sons. Then, Jacob orders his sons to bury him in the cave of Machpelah where his ancestors are buried, and he dies. The sadness continues, as we also see the death of Joseph. Prior to his death, Joseph tells his family that God will bring them out of Egypt to the land He had promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Joseph wanted to make sure his family didn't leave his body behind in Egypt.
After Joseph's generation dies, no one in Egypt remembers Joseph or what he had done for Egypt. As we begin reading the book of Exodus, we see that the Israelites are growing into a large nation of people, despite all the efforts of the Egyptians to prevent that from happening. God is definitely looking out for his chosen people.
