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Genesis 49:29
Then he commanded them,“ I am about to be gathered to my people. Bury me with my ancestors in the cave in the field of Ephron the Hethite.
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Genesis 25:8
He took his last breath and died at a good old age, old and contented, and he was gathered to his people.
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Ecclesiastes 12:7
and the dust returns to the earth as it once was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.
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Hebrews 11:22
By faith Joseph, as he was nearing the end of his life, mentioned the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions concerning his bones.
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Isaiah 57:1-2
The righteous person perishes, and no one takes it to heart; the faithful are taken away, with no one realizing that the righteous person is taken away because of evil.He will enter into peace— they will rest on their beds— everyone who lives uprightly.
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Acts 7:15
and Jacob went down to Egypt. He and our ancestors died there,
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Genesis 25:17
This is the length of Ishmael’s life: 137 years. He took his last breath and died, and was gathered to his people.
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Genesis 35:29
He took his last breath and died, and was gathered to his people, old and full of days. His sons Esau and Jacob buried him.
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Job 14:10
But a person dies and fades away; he breathes his last— where is he?
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Job 30:23
Yes, I know that you will lead me to death— the place appointed for all who live.
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Hebrews 12:23
to the assembly of the firstborn whose names have been written in heaven, to a Judge, who is God of all, to the spirits of righteous people made perfect,
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Hebrews 11:13-16
These all died in faith, although they had not received the things that were promised. But they saw them from a distance, greeted them, and confessed that they were foreigners and temporary residents on the earth.Now those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a homeland.If they were thinking about where they came from, they would have had an opportunity to return.But they now desire a better place— a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
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Genesis 15:5
He took him outside and said,“ Look at the sky and count the stars, if you are able to count them.” Then he said to him,“ Your offspring will be that numerous.”
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Genesis 49:24-26
Yet his bow remained steady, and his strong arms were made agile by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, by the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,by the God of your father who helps you, and by the Almighty who blesses you with blessings of the heavens above, blessings of the deep that lies below, and blessings of the breasts and the womb.The blessings of your father excel the blessings of my ancestors and the bounty of the ancient hills. May they rest on the head of Joseph, on the brow of the prince of his brothers.
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Job 5:26
You will approach the grave in full vigor, as a stack of sheaves is gathered in its season.
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Luke 2:29
Now, Master, you can dismiss your servant in peace, as you promised.
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Joshua 24:27-29
And Joshua said to all the people,“ You see this stone— it will be a witness against us, for it has heard all the words the LORD said to us, and it will be a witness against you, so that you will not deny your God.”Then Joshua sent the people away, each to his own inheritance.After these things, the LORD’s servant, Joshua son of Nun, died at the age of 110.
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Genesis 49:1
Then Jacob called his sons and said,“ Gather around, and I will tell you what will happen to you in the days to come.