Matthew Henry's Commentary – Chapter 23
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Chapter 23

Chapter 23

Here is, I. Abraham a mourner for the death of Sarah, Gen. 23:1, 2. II. Abraham a purchaser of a burying-place for Sarah. 1. The purchase humbly proposed by Abraham, Gen. 23:3, 4. 2. Fairly treated of, and agreed to, with a great deal of mutual civility and respect, Gen. 23:5-16. 3. The purchase-money paid, Gen. 23:16. 4. The premises conveyed and secured to Abraham, Gen. 23:17, 18, 20. 5. Sarah’s funeral, Gen. 23:19.