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
In the book of Genesis, Joseph had risen to a position of great influence in Egypt after being sold into slavery by his brothers and later interpreting Pharaoh's dreams. After his father Jacob died, Joseph observed the traditional mourning period before approaching Pharaoh's household to request permission to bury Jacob in the family tomb in Canaan, honoring his father's wishes. This reflects the ancient cultural emphasis on proper burial rites and the respect for familial and ancestral lands among the Israelites.
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