Genesis 50:3

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The embalming was completed in the usual time—40 days. The Egyptians mourned for him 70 days.

Cross References

Genesis 50:10

When they came to the threshing floor  of Atad, which is on the east side of the Jordan River, they began a great and solemn ceremony to mourn Jacob’s death. Joseph took seven days to mourn his father’s death.

Genesis 50:4

When the time of mourning for Jacob was over, Joseph spoke to the Pharaoh’s palace staff. He said, “Please speak directly to Pharaoh. Tell him,

Numbers 20:29

The whole community saw that Aaron had died, and all the Israelites mourned for Aaron 30 days.

Deuteronomy 21:13

and no longer wear the clothes she was wearing when you captured her. Then she may live in your house and mourn ⌞the loss of⌟ her father and mother for one month. After that, you may sleep with her. Then you will become husband and wife.

Deuteronomy 34:8

The Israelites mourned for Moses in the plains of Moab for 30 days. Then the time of mourning for him was over.