Genesis 47:29

The time came near for Israel to die. He called for his son Joseph. He said, "If you care about me, put your hand under my thigh. Promise to be kind and faithful to me. Do not bury me in Egypt.

Genesis 47:29, Readable English Bible (READ)

Note: Putting a hand under the thigh was a way of making a solemn promise.

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