Genesis 47:31
And he said, Swear unto me. And he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed’s head.
Cross-reference
Genesis 47:29
Parallel
In Genesis 47:29, Jacob first asks Joseph to promise not to bury him in Egypt — this sets up the swearing and worship in verse 31.
Genesis 48:1
Historical context
In Genesis 48:1, Joseph is told his father is ill — the immediate narrative continuation after Jacob's worship here.
Genesis 48:2
Historical context
In Genesis 48:2, Jacob strengthens himself to sit up—the direct narrative follow-up to his worship in 47:31.
Hebrews 11:21
Citation
In Hebrews 11:21, the author cites Jacob's worship, interpreting it as an act of faith in blessing Joseph's sons.