genesis 50:3 And forty days were fulfilled for him; for so are fulfilled the days of those which are embalmed: and the Egyptians mourned for him threescore and ten days.

genesis 50:3 Now forty days were required for it, for such is the period required for embalming. And the Egyptians wept for him seventy days.

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3. the Egyptians mourned, &c. It was made a period of public mourning, as on the death of a royal personage.

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