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Joseph went up to bury his father; and with him went up all the servants of Pharaoh, the elders of his house, all the elders of the land of Egypt,
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A Funeral of State Honor
Commentators explain that Jacob's funeral was an event of immense public honor. Pharaoh dispatched his highest-ranking officials—courtiers, state leaders, and governors—to accompany Joseph. This grand procession was a deliberate act by Pharaoh to show profound respect for Joseph and his family, making the burial a significant state affair.
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And Joseph went up. Moses gives a full account of the burial. What he relates concerning the renewed mourning of Joseph and his brothers, …
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Reformed Baptist
And Joseph went up to bury his father According to his request; having obtained leave of Pharaoh, and being desirous of p…
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