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A Funeral of State Honor
The procession for Jacob was not a small family affair. Commentators note that the inclusion of "chariots and horsemen" along with high-ranking Egyptian officials signifies the immense honor Pharaoh bestowed upon Joseph and his father. It was a "very great company," treated with the grandeur of a state funeral.
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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 50:9
19th Century
Bishop
A very great company. —Heb., camp, the word following immediately upon the mention of the chariots and horsemen which went as the…
John Gill
On Genesis 50:9
17th Century
Pastor
And there went up with him both chariots and horsemen Which was done both for honour and grandeur, and for safety and def…
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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…