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An Honor Fit for a King
Commentators explain that the 70-day mourning period for Jacob was an extraordinary honor bestowed by the Egyptians. This period, which included 40 days for the embalming process, was comparable to the mourning reserved for Egyptian kings, demonstrating the immense respect they had for Joseph and his father.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 50:1–26
18th Century
Theologian
- אטד 'āṭâd Atad, “the buck-thorn.”
- מצרים אבל 'ābêl - mı̂tsrayı̂m, Ab…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 50:3
19th Century
Bishop
Forty days. Herodotus (ii. 86) describes the process of embalming as occupying seventy days. However, he was speaking of …
John Calvin
On Genesis 50:3
16th Century
Theologian
And forty days were fulfilled for him. We have already shown that Moses is speaking of a ceremonial mourning; therefore, he does not presc…
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John Gill
On Genesis 50:3
17th Century
Pastor
Forty days were fulfilled for him
Were spent in embalming him:
for so are fulfilled the days of t…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 50:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Though pious relatives and friends have lived to a good old age, and we are confident they have gone to glory, yet we may regret our own loss and p…