Genesis 42:38

But Jacob said, "My son will not go down there with you, because his brother is dead, and he is the only one left. If anything bad happens to him on your trip, you will send my gray head down to the grave in sorrow."

Genesis 42:38, Readable English Bible (READ)

Note: Hebrew: Sheol.

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