Genesis 50:9

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And there went up with him both chariots and horsemen: and it was a very great company.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Moreover, there went up with him both chariots and horsemen - it was a very large caravan.

Berean Standard Bible:

Chariots and horsemen alike went up with him, and it was an exceedingly large procession.

American Standard Version:

And there went up with him both chariots and horsemen: and it was a very great company.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And there went up^{H5927} with him both chariots^{H7393} and horsemen^{H6571}: and it was a very^{H3966} great^{H3515} company^{H4264}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Explore This Verse Across Other Resources:

BibleHub.com BibleRef.com

Commentary for Genesis 50:9

Genesis 50:9 is part of the narrative describing the journey of Joseph and his brothers to bury their father Jacob (also known as Israel) in Canaan. This verse specifically highlights the grand procession that accompanied Joseph, detailing the presence of chariots, horsemen, and a very great company. This indicates the high status and wealth that Joseph had attained as the second-in-command of Egypt, as well as the honor he wished to bestow upon his father's burial.

**Themes:**
1. **Family Dynamics and Reconciliation:** The verse is set after the reconciliation between Joseph and his brothers, who had previously sold him into slavery. The grand procession for Jacob's burial is a testament to the family's unity and Joseph's forgiveness.
2. **Honor and Respect:** The elaborate funeral procession reflects the honor and respect that Joseph, a man of significant power, had for his father, emphasizing the cultural and familial values of the time regarding the treatment of the dead.
3. **Divine Providence:** The narrative of Joseph's life, including this moment of burial for Jacob, underscores the theme of divine providence, as God's plan for the Israelites continues to unfold through their family line.

**Historical Context:**
The events described in Genesis, including this verse, are set in the late Bronze Age, a period marked by the presence of chariots as a symbol of military power and status. Jacob's family, the Israelites, were Semitic nomads who migrated to Egypt, where Joseph had risen to a position of great authority. The presence of a large entourage with chariots and horsemen would have been a display of Egyptian influence and wealth, as well as Joseph's personal power.

This verse also occurs toward the end of the Book of Genesis, which covers the patriarchal narratives of the Israelites, establishing their origins and covenantal relationship with God. The burial of Jacob in the Promised Land of Canaan foreshadows the future return of the Israelites to this land, as promised by God, which will be narrated in the subsequent books of the Bible.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H5927
   There are 817 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָלָה
   Transliteration: ʻâlâh
   Pronunciation: aw-law'
   Description: a primitive root; to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative; arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work.
   
2. Strong's Number: H7393
   There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רֶכֶב
   Transliteration: rekeb
   Pronunciation: reh'-keb
   Description: from רָכַב; a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone; chariot, (upper) millstone, multitude (from the margin), wagon.
   
3. Strong's Number: H6571
   There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּרָשׁ
   Transliteration: pârâsh
   Pronunciation: paw-rawsh'
   Description: from פָּרָשׁ; (compare סוּס); a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot), i.e. (collectively) cavalry; horseman.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3966
   There are 278 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מְאֹד
   Transliteration: mᵉʼôd
   Pronunciation: meh-ode'
   Description: from the same as אוּד; properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlative; especially when repeated); diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3515
   There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כָּבֵד
   Transliteration: kâbêd
   Pronunciation: kaw-bade'
   Description: from כָּבַד; heavy; figuratively in a good sense (numerous) or in a bad sense (severe, difficult, stupid); (so) great, grievous, hard(-ened), (too) heavy(-ier), laden, much, slow, sore, thick.
   
6. Strong's Number: H4264
   There are 190 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מַחֲנֶה
   Transliteration: machăneh
   Pronunciation: makh-an-eh'
   Description: from חָנָה; an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sacred courts); army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents.