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

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.

In Hebrews 11:21, the author cites Jacob's worship, interpreting it as an act of faith in blessing Joseph's sons.