Joseph of Arimathea was a rich disciple (Matt 27:57) and a member of the Sanhedrin and he had not agreed with the decision to condemn Jesus (Luke 23:51). Nicodemus, whi had met Jesus secretly at night (John 3) helped him. It was because of Joseph's intervention that Jesus was given a proper burial. Nicodemus had brought myrhh and aloes, the amounts were of the order used for royalty.
Under Jewush law the Sabbath started at sunset, so it was necessary to bury the body quickly.
Under Jewush law the Sabbath started at sunset, so it was necessary to bury the body quickly.
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