Genesis 50:9 cpdv — Likewise, he had in his company chariots and horsemen. And it became a crowd without restraint.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Likewise, he had in his company chariots and horsemen. And it became a crowd without restraint. "

— Genesis 50:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 50 — Context

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And Pharaoh said to him, “Go up and bury your father, just as he made you swear.”

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So as he went up, all the elders of the house of Pharaoh went with him, along with every patriarch in the land of Egypt,

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and the house of Joseph with his brothers, except their little ones and flocks and also the herds, which they left behind in the land of Goshen.

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Likewise, he had in his company chariots and horsemen. And it became a crowd without restraint.

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And they arrived at the threshing place of Atad, which is situated beyond the Jordan. There they spent seven full days celebrating the funeral rites with a great and vehement lamentation.

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And when the inhabitants of the land of Canaan had seen this, they said, “This is a great Lamentation for the Egyptians.” And for this reason, the name of that place was called, “The Lamentation of Egypt.”

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And so, the sons of Jacob did just as he had instructed them.

Genesis 50:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 50:9 say?
Genesis 50:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Likewise, he had in his company chariots and horsemen. And it became a crowd without restraint. ”
Where is Genesis 50:9 in the Bible?
Genesis 50:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 50, verse 9.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 50:9.
What translation should I read Genesis 50:9 in?
Genesis 50:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 50:9?
Genesis 50:9 reads (CPDV): “Likewise, he had in his company chariots and horsemen. And it became a crowd without restraint. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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