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

Bible References

Abraham bought

Genesis 23:8
Then he said to them, "If you agree that I may bury my dead, then hear me out. Ask Ephron the son of Zohar

General references

Genesis 23:19
After this Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave in the field of Machpelah next to Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan.
Genesis 47:30
but when I rest with my fathers, carry me out of Egypt and bury me in their burial place." Joseph said, "I will do as you say."
Genesis 50:12
So the sons of Jacob did for him just as he had instructed them.

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