Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
MOURNING FOR JACOB. (Gen. 50:1-26)
Joseph fell upon his father's face, etc.—On him, as the principal member of the family, devolved the duty of closing the eyes of his venerable parent (compare Genesis 46:4) and imprinting the farewell kiss.
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