departing. Greek. exodos. Only here, Luk_9:31, and 2Pe_1:15.
children = sons, as in Heb_11:21.
gave commandment. Greek. entellomai. First occurance: Mat_4:6. The faith of Joseph was shown in his confidence that God would fulfil the promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Gen_50:24, Gen_50:25. Compare Gen_48:21.