His sons carried him to the land of Canaan: carried translates a verb meaning “to lift,” “to carry,” or “to take.” In this context it may be better to use a more general term such as “take” or “transport.” See Revised English Bible. The remainder of this verse is taken entirely from 49.30.

Quoted with permission from Reyburn, William D. and Fry, Euan McG. A Handbook on Genesis. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 1997. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .