Genesis 50:2

Contemporary English Version 1995

Joseph gave orders for Jacob's body to be embalmed,

Cross References

2 Chronicles 16:14

Earlier, Asa had his own tomb cut out of a rock hill in Jerusalem. So he was buried there, and the tomb was filled with spices and sweet-smelling oils. Then the people built a bonfire in his honor.

Genesis 50:26

So Joseph died in Egypt at the age of 110; his body was embalmed and put in a coffin.

Mark 16:1

After the Sabbath, Mary Magdalene, Salome, and Mary the mother of James bought some spices to put on Jesus' body.

Matthew 26:12

She has poured perfume on my body to prepare it for burial.

John 12:7

Jesus replied, “Leave her alone! She has kept this perfume for the day of my burial.

Luke 24:1

Very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, carrying the spices they had prepared.

Mark 14:8

She has done all she could by pouring perfume on my body to prepare it for burial.

Genesis 27:41

Esau hated his brother Jacob because he had stolen the blessing that was supposed to be his. So he said to himself, “Just as soon as my father dies, I'll kill Jacob.”

Genesis 50:1

Joseph started crying, then leaned over to hug and kiss his father.