Genesis 50:2

And Joseph commanded his servants the physicians to embalm his father: and the physicians embalmed Israel.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 50:2

BSB
And Joseph directed the physicians in his service to embalm his father Israel. So they embalmed him,
AKJV
And Joseph commanded his servants the physicians to embalm his father: and the physicians embalmed Israel.
CPDV
And he instructed his servant physicians to embalm his father with aromatics.
ERV
And Joseph commanded his servants the physicians to embalm his father: and the physicians embalmed Israel.
NHEB
Joseph commanded his servants the physicians to embalm his father. So the physicians embalmed Israel.
SMT
And Joseph will command his servants the physicians, to embalm his father: and the physicians embalmed Israel.

Commentary for Genesis 50:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 50:2
Summary
Joseph arranges Egyptian preservation ritual for his father
Place
Egypt
Event
Joseph has father embalmed
Estimated Time Period
c. 1800 BC
Category
Ritual