Genesis 23:18-20
1599 Geneva Bible
18 Unto Abraham for a possession, in the sight of the Hittites, even of all that [a]went in at the gates of his city.
19 And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah over against Mamre: the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan.
20 Thus the field, and the cave that is therein, was made sure unto Abraham for a possession of burial [b]by the Hittites.
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- Genesis 23:18 Or, citizens.
- Genesis 23:20 That is, all the people confirmed the sale.
Genesis 23:18-20
New International Version
18 to Abraham as his property(A) in the presence of all the Hittites(B) who had come to the gate(C) of the city. 19 Afterward Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave in the field of Machpelah(D) near Mamre (which is at Hebron(E)) in the land of Canaan.(F) 20 So the field and the cave in it were deeded(G) to Abraham by the Hittites as a burial site.(H)
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