Genesis 50:3

It took them 40 days, which is the time needed to embalm a body. The Egyptians mourned for him for 70 days.

Genesis 50:3, Readable English Bible (READ)

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Previous · Genesis 50:2Joseph told the doctors who served him to embalm his father Israel. So they embalmed him. Next · Genesis 50:4When the days of mourning were over, Joseph spoke to Pharaoh's officials. He said, "If you are pleased with me, please tell Pharaoh this: