Genesis 50:9

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 50:1-26

The Burial of Jacob, and Death of Joseph2. For the importance attached by the Egyptians to the preservation of the corpse see on Genesis 40:19. The process, which was so thorough that mummies of Joseph’s time may be seen in our museums in a state of good preservation, was briefly as follows. The brain and intestines were removed, and the stomach cleansed and filled with spices (embalmed). The body was then steeped in a mixture of salt and soda (called natron), for forty or more days, to... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Genesis 50:9

(9) A very great company.—Heb., camp, the word following immediately upon the mention of the chariots and horsemen which went as the escort of the elders. These were the chief officers of Pharaoh’s household, and also of the districts into which Egypt was divided, of which each had its separate governor. Of the Israelites only the men of rank, Jacob’s own sons, and the officers of his house took part in the funeral procession, while their little ones—Heb., their “tafs,” translated here in the... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Genesis 50:1-26

Joseph's Faith Genesis 50:25 Taking this incident, with the New Testament commentary upon it, it leads us to a truth which we often lose sight of, but which is indispensable if we would understand the relations of the earlier and the later days. I. Faith is always the same though knowledge varies. There is a vast difference between a man's creed and a man's faith. The one may vary, does vary within very wide limits; the other remains the same. It is difficult to decide how much Joseph's gospel... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Genesis 50:1-26

CHAPTER 50 The Burial of Jacob and Joseph’s Return and Death 1. The grief of Joseph (Genesis 50:1-3 ) 2. The burial (Genesis 50:4-13 ) 3. The return to Egypt (Genesis 50:14-23 ) 4. The death of Joseph (Genesis 50:24-26 ) This great book which begins with the perfect and good creation of God ends with a burial and the last words are “a coffin in Egypt.” What havoc sin has wrought. Jacob died 147 years old and after his body was embalmed was carried to Canaan. Read in connection with... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 50:1-26

JACOB'S BURIAL (vs.1-14) The sorrow of Joseph over his father's death is seen in verse 1. It is an interesting study to consider the times in which Joseph is recorded as weeping. In contrast to burial, as in other countries, Joseph gives orders to the physicians to embalm his father. This required forty days, and he was mourned for 70 days (v.3). Much later than this, Egyptian history records that 30 days were required for embalming and 72 days of mourning were held for a king, which are not... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Genesis 50:1-26

CLOSE OF THE PATRIARCHAL AGE With the history of Joseph, Genesis concludes what is called the patriarchal age. Yet there are two or three facts for consideration before passing to the next book. THE LIFE OF JUDAH For example, Joseph’s history was interrupted almost at the beginning by that of his brother Judah (chap. 38). Judah’s history is shameful, but recorded because it bears upon the genealogy of Jesus, since Tamar, prostitute though she were, became an ancestress of our blessed Lord... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Genesis 50:6-9

How falsely sometimes we calculate! Jacob talked of going down to the grave to his children. But a gracious GOD here permits Jacob's funeral to be followed by all his children. See Genesis 42:38 . read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 50:7-14

7-14 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 began to respect them. Professors of religion should endeavour by wisdom and love to remove the prejudices many have against them. Standers-by took notice of it as a grievous mourning. The death of good men is a loss to any place, and ought to be greatly lamented. read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Genesis 50:1-26

Gen_50:1-26 . All the sons of Jacob appear to have been present at his deathbed, according to the first verse of Genesis 49.0 , yet no mention is made of them in the closing scenes. Joseph alone remains before us as we open Genesis 50.0 , and again we see him as a man of deep affection, moved to tears. These patriarchs died in faith, as we are told in Hebrews 11.0 , yet their faith did not lessen the love proper to natural relationships, nor does it do so for us today. The breaking of the link... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Genesis 50:7-14

Jacob is Buried in Canaan v. 7. And Joseph went up to bury his father; and with him went up all the servants of Pharaoh, the elders of his house, and all the elders of the land of Egypt, the most prominent court and state officials, in recognition of Joseph's high position, v. 8. and all the house of Joseph, all the relatives of Joseph and of Jacob, and his brethren, and his father's house; only their little ones, and their flocks, and their herds they left in the land of Goshen. v. 9. And... read more

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