Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
In the cave that is in the field of Machpelah, which is before Mamre, in the land of Canaan, which Abraham bought with the field of Ephron the Hittite for a possession of a buryingplace.
Abraham bought
General references
Bible References
Abraham bought
Genesis 23:8
He said to them, “If you are willing for me to bury my dead, listen to me and ask Ephron son of Zohar on my behalf
General references
Genesis 23:19
After this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave of the field at Machpelah near Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan.
Genesis 47:30
When I rest with my fathers, carry me away from Egypt and bury me in their burial place.”
Joseph answered, “I will do what you have asked.”
Joseph answered, “I will do what you have asked.”
Genesis 50:12
So Jacob’s sons did for him what he had commanded them.