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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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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 50:1–26
18th Century
Theologian
- אטד 'āṭâd Atad, “the buck-thorn.”
- מצרים אבל 'ābêl - mı̂tsrayı̂m, Ab…
John Calvin
On Genesis 50:7
16th Century
Theologian
And Joseph went up. Moses gives a full account of the burial. What he relates concerning the renewed mourning of Joseph and his brothers, …
John Gill
On Genesis 50:7
17th Century
Pastor
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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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 50:7–14
17th Century
Minister
Jacob's body was attended, not only by his own family, but by the great men of Egypt. Now that they were better acquainted with the Hebrews, they b…