Genesis 47:28
And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years, and the length of his life was 147 years.
What it says
Jacob lives seventeen years in Egypt, and his full life reaches 147 years.
What it is doing
It advances the story toward Jacob’s death.
In context
27Now the Israelites settled in the land of Egypt, in the region of Goshen. They acquired property there and became fruitful and increased greatly in number. 28And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years, and the length of his life was 147 years. 29When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise to show me kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt, 30but when I lie down with my fathers, carry me out of Egypt and bury me with them.” 31“Swear to me,” Jacob said.