Genesis 50:1-3

Modern English Version

The Burial of Jacob

50 Then Joseph fell on his father’s face and wept over him and kissed him. ² Joseph commanded his servants the physicians to embalm his father. So the physicians embalmed Israel. ³ Forty days were required for him, for such is the time required for those who are embalmed. Then the Egyptians mourned for him seventy days.