Les Feldick Bible Study

Did the woman who anointed Jesus go to Jesus' tomb?

The woman who anointed Jesus did not go to the tomb. According to the context, she is the only one of the inner circle who does not go to check whether He is there. She had anointed Him beforehand for His burial, but she did not join the others at the tomb.

Les explains that this woman is the only one of the inner circle who does not go to the tomb to check whether He is there. He notes she anointed Him for burial, possibly knowing He would be killed and placed in the tomb, though he is not fully convinced she knew why. Her act is remembered as a memorial.