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What was the relationship between Joseph, son of Jacob and Moses?

Joseph asked that when God brought Israel out of Egypt, they take his bones with them. Moses did so. Genesis 50:25; Exodus 13:19

What the Bible says

Genesis 50:25

And he made them swear to him, saying: God will visit you, carry my bones with you out of this place:

Exodus 13:19

And Moses took Joseph’s bones with him: because he had adjured the children of Israel, saying: God shall visit you, carry out my bones from hence with you.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.

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The Letter to the Hebrews says that Joseph gave that order by faith. Hebrews 11:22

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