Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 1. Joseph fell upon his father's face] Though this act appears to be suspended by the unnatural division of this verse from the preceding chapter, yet we may rest assured it was the immediate consequence of Jacob's death.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-6 - Though pious relatives and friends have lived to a good old age, and we are confident they are gone to glory, yet we may regret our own loss and pay respect to their memory by lamenting them. Grace does no destroy, but it purifies, moderates, and regulates natural affection The departed soul is out of the reach of any tokens of our affection but it is proper to show respect to the body, of which we look for glorious and joyful resurrection, whatever may become of its remains in this world. Thus Joseph showed his faith in God, and love to his father. He ordered the body to be embalmed, or wrapped up with spices to preserve it. See how vile our bodies are, when the soul has forsake them; they will in a very little time become noisome, and offensive.
Original Hebrew ויפל5307 יוסף3130 על5921 פני6440 אביו1 ויבך1058 עליו5921 וישׁק׃5401
