Jewish custom at the time dictated that mourners return to the tomb every day for three days. Once the Sabbath had passed, the women returned at the earliest possible moment, bringing myrrh to anoint the body. It was at this point that the Resurrection was revealed to them, and they were commissioned to go and tell the Apostles.
Tradition at the time dictated that mourners visit the tomb daily for three days. Following the Sabbath, the women hastened back as soon as possible, bearing myrrh to anoint the body. It was during this moment that the Resurrection became manifest to them, and they were tasked with informing the Apostles.