Genesis 23:17

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

So the field of Ephron changed owners. This field was in Machpelah, near Mamre. Abraham became the owner of the field, the cave in it, and all the trees in the field. Everyone in the city saw the agreement between Ephron and Abraham.

Cross References

Genesis 50:13

They carried his body to Canaan and buried it in the cave at Machpelah. This was the cave near Mamre in the field that Abraham bought from Ephron the Hittite. Abraham bought that cave to use as a burial place.

Genesis 25:9

His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah. This cave is in the field of Ephron, the son of Zohar. It was east of Mamre.

Genesis 23:20

Abraham bought the field and the cave in it from the Hittites. So this became his property to be used as a burial place.

Acts 7:16

Later, their bodies were moved to Shechem, where they were put in a tomb. It was the same tomb that Abraham had bought in Shechem from the sons of Hamor. He paid them with silver.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act with those who are not believers. Use your time in the best way you can.

Ephesians 5:15

So be very careful how you live. Live wisely, not like fools.

Matthew 10:16

“Listen! I am sending you, and you will be like sheep among wolves. So be smart like snakes. But also be like doves and don’t hurt anyone.

Psalm 112:5

It is good for people to be kind and generous and to be fair in business.

Genesis 47:30

Bury me in the place where my ancestors are buried. Carry me out of Egypt and bury me in our family grave.” Joseph answered, “I promise that I will do what you say.”

Genesis 25:10

This is the same cave that Abraham bought from the Hittites. He was buried there with his wife Sarah.

Job 38:20

Can you take them back to where they belong? Do you know how to get there?