Genesis 50:4
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,
Cross-references
Genesis 50:10
Historical context
Genesis 50:10 describes the seven-day mourning at Atad — the same event Joseph finishes mourning for in verse 4, continuing the burial narrative.
Genesis 18:3
Parallel
Genesis 18:3 uses the same gracious request formula ('if I have found favor in your eyes') — Abraham to angels mirrors Joseph to Pharaoh's court.
Genesis 33:10
Parallel
Genesis 33:10 uses the same phrase 'if I have found grace in your sight' — Jacob requesting favor from Esau mirrors Joseph's request to Pharaoh.
Genesis 27:41
Contrast
Genesis 27:41 shows Esau plotting murder during his father's mourning — a sharp contrast to Joseph's faithful request to bury Jacob.