Bible Explorer · Event · c. AD 30–33
On the evening of the crucifixion, Joseph of Arimathea obtained permission from Pilate to take Jesus’ body, and with Nicodemus wrapped him in clean linen cloths with spices and laid him in a new rock-hewn garden tomb.
Date: c. AD 30–33 · Note: Took place before sundown on Preparation Day preceding the Sabbath.
Matthew 27:57-61, John 19:38-42