Genesis 50 - Introduction

(J, P, E.)

1 13. The mourning for Jacob and his burial.

14 21. Joseph and his brethren.

22 26. Joseph's death.

With the exception of Genesis 50:12, which are from P, this chapter contains the narrative of J and E. Genesis 50:1; Genesis 50:14(J) follow upon Genesis 47:29-31 (Joseph being the prominent person); Genesis 50:12 (P) follow upon Genesis 49:29-33 (Jacob's sons collectively acting together); Genesis 50:15, from E.