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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Genesis 49:29

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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he charged them--The charge had already been given and solemnly undertaken (Gen 47:31). But in mentioning his wishes now and rehearsing all the circumstances connected with the purchase of Machpelah, he wished to declare, with his latest breath, before all his family, that he died in the same faith as Abraham.
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