ἔλαβον … ἐνταφιάζειν. They wrapped the body in strips of linen along with the aromatic preparations (2 Chronicles 16:14, ἀρωμάτων), as is the custom (ὡς ἔθος ἐστί, 1Ma 10:89) with the Jews (other peoples having other customs) to prepare for burial.

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Old Testament