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Genesis 47:31

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He said, "Swear to me," and he swore to him. Israel bowed himself on the bed's head.

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Canaan in the Patriarchal AgeCanaan during the patriarchal period, before the Israelite conquest.
The Ancient Near East (Fertile Crescent)The ancient Near East and Fertile Crescent, from Mesopotamia to Egypt, the world of the patriarchs.

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Genesis 47:31 mentions Canaan, Egypt, Goshen and Rameses.

Canaan · Bahnfrend
Egypt · Ricardo Liberato
Goshen · Didia
Rameses · Sailko

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