And when the days of his mourning were past, Joseph spake unto the house of Pharaoh, saying, If now I have found grace in your eyes, speak, I pray you, in the ears of Pharaoh, saying,
After the time of mourning had ended, Joseph spoke to Pharaoh's household, saying, 'If I have found favor with you, please speak to Pharaoh for me and tell him,'
Joseph is respectfully asking Pharaoh's servants to speak to the king on his behalf after his father's mourning period has ended.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Jacob's death when Joseph needed permission from Pharaoh to travel to Canaan to bury his father. In ancient Egypt, royal protocol required going through intermediaries rather than approaching Pharaoh directly, especially during times of ritual impurity from contact with death. Joseph, despite his high position, was still subject to Egyptian customs and needed official permission for this journey.
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