So Ephron’s field at Machpelah, east of Mamre, was sold
So the field and its cave were sold by the Hittites to Abraham as his property to be used as a tomb.
This was the field that Abraham had bought from the Hittites. There Abraham was buried with his wife Sarah.
His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah in the field of Ephron, son of Zohar the Hittite. The cave is east of Mamre.
I want to rest with my ancestors. Take me out of Egypt, and bury me in their tomb.” “I will do as you say,” Joseph answered.
They carried him back to Canaan and buried him in the cave in the field of Machpelah, east of Mamre. Abraham had bought this tomb from Ephron the Hittite.
so that you may lead it to its territory, so that you may know the path to its home?
All goes well for the person who is generous and lends willingly. He earns an honest living.
“I’m sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as cunning as snakes but as innocent as doves.
They were taken to Shechem for burial in the tomb that Abraham purchased in Shechem from Hamor’s sons.
So then, be very careful how you live. Don’t live like foolish people but like wise people.
Be wise in the way you act toward those who are outside ⌞the Christian faith⌟. Make the most of your opportunities.
