he died. was ending (life).
departing. Greek. exodos. Only here, Luke 9:31, and 2 Peter 1:15.
children. sons, as in Hebrews 11:21.
gave commandment. Greek. entellomai. First occurance: Matthew 4:6. The faith of Joseph was shown in his confidence that God would fulfil the promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Genesis 50:24; Genesis 50:25. Compare Genesis 48:21.