ESV Reformation Study Bible – Gen 50:4
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Gen 50:4

50:4 spoke to the household of Pharaoh. Having just mourned his father’s death (Deut. 34:8 note), Joseph’s appearance was probably unsuitable for an appearance before Pharaoh (cf. 41:14).