Genesis 50:3

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

When the Egyptians prepared the body in this special way, they waited 40 days before they buried the body. Then the Egyptians had a special time of sadness for Jacob. This time was 70 days.

Cross References

Deuteronomy 34:8

The Israelites cried for Moses for 30 days. They stayed in the Jordan Valley in Moab until the time of sadness was finished.

Numbers 20:29

All the Israelites learned that Aaron was dead. So everyone in Israel mourned for 30 days.

Deuteronomy 21:13

She must change her clothes and take off the clothes she was wearing when she was captured in war. She will stay in your house and be sad about losing her father and her mother for a full month. After that you may go to her to be her husband, and she will be your wife.

Genesis 50:10

They went to Goren Atad, east of the Jordan River. There they had a long funeral service for Israel, which continued for seven days.

Genesis 50:4

After the time of sadness was finished, Joseph spoke to Pharaoh’s officers and said, “Please tell this to Pharaoh: