Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So Joseph went up to bury his father. All Pharaoh’s officials accompanied him—the dignitaries of his court and all the dignitaries of Egypt— New Living Translation So Joseph went up to bury his father. He was accompanied by all of Pharaoh’s officials, all the senior members of Pharaoh’s household, and all the senior officers of Egypt. English Standard Version So Joseph went up to bury his father. With him went up all the servants of Pharaoh, the elders of his household, and all the elders of the land of Egypt, Berean Standard Bible Then Joseph went to bury his father, and all the servants of Pharaoh accompanied him—the elders of Pharaoh’s household and all the elders of the land of Egypt— King James Bible And Joseph went up to bury his father: and with him went up all the servants of Pharaoh, the elders of his house, and all the elders of the land of Egypt, New King James Version So Joseph went up to bury his father; and with him went up all the servants of Pharaoh, the elders of his house, and all the elders of the land of Egypt, New American Standard Bible So Joseph went up to bury his father, and with him went up all the servants of Pharaoh, the elders of his household and all the elders of the land of Egypt, NASB 1995 So Joseph went up to bury his father, and with him went up all the servants of Pharaoh, the elders of his household and all the elders of the land of Egypt, NASB 1977 So Joseph went up to bury his father, and with him went up all the servants of Pharaoh, the elders of his household and all the elders of the land of Egypt, Legacy Standard Bible So Joseph went up to bury his father, and with him went up all the servants of Pharaoh, the elders of his household, and all the elders of the land of Egypt, Amplified Bible So Joseph went up [to Canaan] to bury his father, and with him went all the officials of Pharaoh, [the nobles of his court and] the elders of his household and all [the nobles and] the elders of the land of Egypt— Christian Standard Bible Then Joseph went to bury his father, and all Pharaoh’s servants, the elders of his household, and all the elders of the land of Egypt went with him, Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Joseph went to bury his father, and all Pharaoh’s servants, the elders of his household, and all the elders of the land of Egypt went with him, American Standard Version And Joseph went up to bury his father; and with him went up all the servants of Pharaoh, the elders of his house, and all the elders of the land of Egypt, English Revised Version And Joseph went up to bury his father: and with him went up all the servants of Pharaoh, the elders of his house, and all the elders of the land of Egypt, GOD'S WORD® Translation So Joseph left to bury his father. All Pharaoh's officials, the leaders in his palace staff, and all the leaders of Egypt went with him. Good News Translation So Joseph went to bury his father. All the king's officials, the senior men of his court, and all the leading men of Egypt went with Joseph. International Standard Version So Joseph got up and went to bury his father, accompanied by all of Pharaoh's servants, all of the elders of Egypt, NET Bible So Joseph went up to bury his father; all Pharaoh's officials went with him--the senior courtiers of his household, all the senior officials of the land of Egypt, New Heart English Bible So Joseph went up to bury his father, and all the officials of Pharaoh went up with him, the elders of his household, and all the elders of the land of Egypt, Webster's Bible Translation And Joseph went up to bury his father: and with him went all the servants of Pharaoh, the elders of his house, and all the elders of the land of Egypt, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Joseph went to bury his father, and all the servants of Pharaoh accompanied him—the elders of Pharaoh’s household and all the elders of the land of Egypt— World English Bible Joseph went up to bury his father; and with him went up all the servants of Pharaoh, the elders of his house, all the elders of the land of Egypt, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Joseph goes up to bury his father, and all [the] servants of Pharaoh go up with him, [the] elderly of his house, and all [the] elderly of the land of Egypt, Young's Literal Translation And Joseph goeth up to bury his father, and go up with him do all the servants of Pharaoh, elders of his house, and all the elders of the land of Egypt, Smith's Literal Translation And Joseph will go up to bury his father; and all the servants of Pharaoh will go up with him, the old men of his house, and all the old men of the land of Egypt. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo he went up, and there went with him all the ancients of Pharao's house, and all the elders of the land of Egypt, Catholic Public Domain Version So as he went up, all the elders of the house of Pharaoh went with him, along with every patriarch in the land of Egypt, New American Bible So Joseph went up to bury his father; and with him went all of Pharaoh’s officials who were senior members of his household and all the other elders of the land of Egypt, New Revised Standard Version So Joseph went up to bury his father. With him went up all the servants of Pharaoh, the elders of his household, and all the elders of the land of Egypt, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo Joseph went up to bury his father; and with him went up all the servants of Pharaoh, the elders of his household, and all the elders of the land of Egypt, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yoseph came up to bury his father, and all the Servants of Pharaoh came up with him, and the Elders of his house, and all the Elders of the land of Egypt, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Joseph went up to bury his father; and with him went up all the servants of Pharaoh, the elders of his house, and all the elders of the land of Egypt, Brenton Septuagint Translation So Joseph went up to bury his father; and all the servants of Pharao went up with him, and the elders of his house, and all the elders of the land of Egypt. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Mourning and Burial for Jacob…6Pharaoh replied, “Go up and bury your father, as he made you swear to do.” 7Then Joseph went to bury his father, and all the servants of Pharaoh accompanied him— the elders of Pharaoh’s household and all the elders of the land of Egypt— 8along with all of Joseph’s household, and his brothers, and his father’s household. Only their children and flocks and herds were left in Goshen.… Cross References Exodus 13:19 Moses took the bones of Joseph with him because Joseph had made the sons of Israel swear a solemn oath when he said, “God will surely attend to you, and then you must carry my bones with you from this place.” Numbers 20:29 When the whole congregation saw that Aaron had died, the entire house of Israel mourned for him thirty days. Deuteronomy 34:8 The Israelites grieved for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty days, until the time of weeping and mourning for Moses came to an end. 2 Samuel 3:31 Then David ordered Joab and all the people with him, “Tear your clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourn before Abner.” And King David himself walked behind the funeral bier. 2 Chronicles 35:24-25 So his servants took him out of his chariot, put him in his second chariot, and brought him to Jerusalem, where he died. And Josiah was buried in the tomb of his fathers, and all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for him. / Then Jeremiah lamented over Josiah, and to this day all the male and female singers recite laments over Josiah. They established them as a statute for Israel, and indeed they are written in the Book of Laments. Acts 7:15-16 So Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our fathers died. / Their bones were carried back to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought from the sons of Hamor at Shechem for a price he paid in silver. John 11:31 When the Jews who were in the house consoling Mary saw how quickly she got up and went out, they followed her, supposing she was going to the tomb to mourn there. Matthew 9:23 When Jesus entered the house of the synagogue leader, He saw the flute players and the noisy crowd. Luke 7:12 As He approached the town gate, He saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. Acts 8:2 God-fearing men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope. 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 “Where, O Death, is your victory? Where, O Death, is your sting?” / The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. / But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! Hebrews 11:22 By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones. Revelation 21:4 ‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.” Genesis 23:2 She died in Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went out to mourn and to weep for her. Treasury of Scripture And Joseph went up to bury his father: and with him went up all the servants of Pharaoh, the elders of his house, and all the elders of the land of Egypt, and with him. Genesis 14:16 And he brought back all the goods, and also brought again his brother Lot, and his goods, and the women also, and the people. Jump to Previous Accompanied Bondmen Bury Chief Chiefs Court Dignitaries Egypt Elders House Household Joseph Last Officials Pharaoh Pharaoh's Resting-Place ServantsJump to Next Accompanied Bondmen Bury Chief Chiefs Court Dignitaries Egypt Elders House Household Joseph Last Officials Pharaoh Pharaoh's Resting-Place ServantsGenesis 50 1. The mourning for Jacob.4. Joseph gets leave of Pharaoh to go to bury him. 7. The funeral. 15. Joseph comforts his brothers, who crave his pardon. 22. His age. 23. He sees the third generation of his sons. 24. He prophesies unto his brothers of their return. 25. He takes an oath of them concerning his bones. 26. He dies, and is put into a coffin. Then Joseph went to bury his father Joseph's journey to bury his father, Jacob, signifies the fulfillment of Jacob's request to be buried in the land of Canaan, specifically in the cave of Machpelah (Genesis 49:29-32). This act of honoring his father's wishes demonstrates Joseph's deep respect and adherence to family traditions and promises. It also highlights the importance of burial practices in ancient times, where being laid to rest in one's ancestral land was a significant cultural and religious act. and all the servants of Pharaoh accompanied him the elders of Pharaoh’s household and all the elders of the land of Egypt Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephThe son of Jacob (Israel) and a key figure in the account, who rose to power in Egypt and is now fulfilling his duty to bury his father. 2. Pharaoh’s Officials High-ranking members of the Egyptian court who accompany Joseph, indicating the respect and honor given to Joseph and his family. 3. Egypt The land where Joseph rose to power and where Jacob and his family resided during the famine. 4. Jacob (Israel) The father of Joseph, whose death prompts this journey for burial. 5. Canaan The land where Jacob is to be buried, fulfilling his request to be laid to rest with his ancestors. Teaching Points Honor and DutyJoseph’s commitment to burying his father as promised highlights the importance of honoring family commitments and fulfilling duties. Respect Across Cultures The presence of Egyptian dignitaries shows the respect Joseph commanded and the influence of godly character in a foreign land. Faith in God’s Promises Joseph’s actions are rooted in the belief in God’s promises to his forefathers, reminding us to trust in God’s faithfulness. Community and Support The collective journey to Canaan illustrates the importance of community support in times of mourning and transition. Legacy and Heritage Jacob’s burial in Canaan underscores the significance of spiritual heritage and the continuity of God’s covenant with His people. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 50:7?2. How does Genesis 50:7 demonstrate the importance of honoring family commitments? 3. What can we learn from Joseph's actions about leadership and responsibility? 4. How does this verse connect to God's faithfulness in Genesis 50:20? 5. How can we apply Joseph's example of respect for authority in our lives? 6. Why is unity among believers important, as seen in Genesis 50:7? 7. Why did Joseph's brothers accompany him to bury their father in Genesis 50:7? 8. How does Genesis 50:7 reflect the importance of family unity in biblical times? 9. What does Genesis 50:7 reveal about Egyptian influence on Hebrew customs? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 50? 11. What role did Egyptians play in biblical narratives? 12. Who were the believers in the Old Testament? 13. Genesis 50:10–11 details a prolonged mourning at the threshing floor of Atad; is there any archaeological evidence for this specific location or for such large-scale ceremonies there? 14. Genesis 41:46-49: Could one man's administrative plan truly stockpile enough grain to feed an entire nation (and surrounding regions) for seven years? What Does Genesis 50:7 Mean Then Joseph went to bury his father• Jacob’s request in Genesis 47:29-31 had been clear: “Do not bury me in Egypt.” Joseph now keeps that vow, showing the importance of honoring parents (Exodus 20:12) and demonstrating faith in God’s covenant promises tied to Canaan (Genesis 46:3-4; Hebrews 11:21-22). • Joseph’s personal leadership underscores that godly responsibility is rarely delegated away; he takes initiative, much like he did in Genesis 45:4-8 when revealing himself to his brothers. • The journey also anticipates Israel’s future Exodus, when another leader—Moses—will carry Joseph’s bones out of Egypt (Exodus 13:19). and all the servants of Pharaoh accompanied him— • Pharaoh’s staff traveling en masse signals state-level respect for Jacob and, by extension, for Joseph (Genesis 41:39-41; Psalm 105:21-22). • It models Proverbs 16:7: “When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.” Joseph’s integrity has won widespread admiration. • Their presence legitimizes the journey in Egyptian eyes, preventing any suspicion about Joseph’s return, a reminder of Romans 13:7—rendering honor to whom honor is due. the elders of Pharaoh’s household • These senior officials represent the inner court, paralleling the “elders of Israel” who later stand before Moses (Exodus 3:16). The scene foreshadows how God will one day humble Egypt before Israel (Exodus 12:33). • Their attendance illustrates that earthly rank bows to God’s purposes; compare Daniel 4:37 where even a pagan king praises “the King of heaven.” • The household elders serve as witnesses to Jacob’s burial site, pre-empting any later political dispute—wise stewardship akin to 2 Corinthians 8:20-21’s call for transparency. and all the elders of the land of Egypt— • The inclusion of regional leaders turns a family funeral into a national event, echoing Genesis 50:3 where “the Egyptians mourned for him seventy days.” • Such broad participation fulfills God’s promise in Genesis 12:3 that Abraham’s line would be a blessing to “all peoples.” Egypt, a powerful nation, pauses to honor the patriarch through whom grain—and life—had come during famine (Genesis 41:56-57). • This united procession anticipates Philippians 2:10-11, a day when “every knee will bow” before the greater Joseph, Jesus Christ. summary Genesis 50:7 paints a procession marked by covenant faithfulness, public honor, and divine influence. Joseph’s obedience to bury Jacob in Canaan fulfills familial vows and God’s redemptive storyline, while the sweeping participation of Egypt’s elite shows how God elevates His servants and draws nations to acknowledge His workings. The verse invites us to trust that when we walk in integrity, God can turn even secular powers into partners in accomplishing His purposes. Verses 7-9. - And Joseph went up to bury his father: and with him went up all the servants of Pharaoh (i.e. the chief officers of the royal palace, as the next clause explains), the elders of his house (i.e. of Pharaoh s house), and all the elders of the land of Egypt (i.e. the nobles and State officials), and all the house of Joseph, and his brethren, and his father's house: only their little ones, and their flocks, and their herds, they left in the land of Goshen. And there went up with him (as an escort) both chariots and horsemen: and it was a very great company. Delineations of funeral processions, of a most elaborate character, may be seen on the monuments. A detailed and highly interesting account of the funeral procession of an Egyptian grandee, enabling us to picture to the mind's eye the scene of Jacob s burial, will be found in Wilkinson's 'Manners and Customs of the Ancient Egyptians,' vol. 3. p. 444, ed. 1878. First servants led the way, carrying tables laden with fruit, cakes, flowers, vases of ointment, wine and other liquids, with three young geese and a calf for sacrifice, chairs and wooden tablets, napkins, and other things. Then others followed bearing daggers, bows, fans, and the mummy cases in which the deceased and his ancestors had been kept previous to burial. Next came a table of offerings, fauteuils, couches, boxes, and a chariot. After these men appeared with gold vases and more offerings. To these succeeded the bearers of a sacred boat and the mysterious eye of Osiris, as the god of stability. Placed in the consecrated boat, the hearse containing the mummy of the deceased was drawn by four oxen and by seven men, under the direction of a superintendent who regulated the march of the funeral. Behind the hearse followed the male relations and friends of the deceased, who either beat their breasts, or gave token of their sorrow by their silence and solemn step as they walked, leaning on their long sticks; and with these the procession closed.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Josephיוֹסֵ֖ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites went וַיַּ֥עַל (way·ya·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively to bury לִקְבֹּ֣ר (liq·bōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6912: To inter his father, אָבִ֑יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the servants עַבְדֵ֤י (‘aḇ·ḏê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5650: Slave, servant of Pharaoh פַרְעֹה֙ (p̄ar·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings accompanied וַיַּֽעֲל֨וּ (way·ya·‘ă·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively him— אִתּ֜וֹ (’it·tōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among the elders זִקְנֵ֣י (ziq·nê) Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 2205: Old of Pharaoh’s household בֵית֔וֹ (ḇê·ṯōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house and all וְכֹ֖ל (wə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the elders זִקְנֵ֥י (ziq·nê) Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 2205: Old of the land אֶֽרֶץ־ (’e·reṣ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of Egypt— מִצְרָֽיִם׃ (miṣ·rā·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa Links Genesis 50:7 NIVGenesis 50:7 NLT Genesis 50:7 ESV Genesis 50:7 NASB Genesis 50:7 KJV Genesis 50:7 BibleApps.com Genesis 50:7 Biblia Paralela Genesis 50:7 Chinese Bible Genesis 50:7 French Bible Genesis 50:7 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 50:7 Joseph went up to bury his father (Gen. 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