In what merit were they (the Egyptians) granted burial? In the merit of his saying (Exodus 9:27) "The L–rd is the righteous one (and I and my people are the wicked ones"), the Holy One Blessed be He said: If you have vindicated the L–rd's judgment of You, I shall not withhold your reward and I will give you a place of burial, viz. "You inclined Your right hand — the earth swallowed them up."