Genesis 50:2
And Joseph commanded his servants the physicians to embalm his father: and the physicians embalmed Israel.
Cross-reference
2 Chronicles 16:14
Parallel
In 2 Chronicles 16:14, Asa is buried with spices, paralleling Joseph's embalming of Jacob.
Matthew 26:12
Related theme
In Matthew 26:12, a woman anoints Jesus for burial, mirroring the embalming here.
Mark 14:8
Related theme
In Mark 14:8, the woman anoints Jesus beforehand for burial, similar to Joseph's preparation.
Mark 16:1
Parallel
In Mark 16:1, women bring spices to anoint Jesus, echoing the embalming of Jacob.
Luke 24:1
Parallel
In Luke 24:1, women come with spices to the tomb, paralleling Joseph's embalming.
John 12:7
Related theme
In John 12:7, Mary's anointing of Jesus for burial parallels the embalming of Jacob here — both prepare a beloved figure for burial.