Introduction
The age and death of Sarah, Genesis 23:1 , Genesis 23:2 . Abraham mourns for her, and requests a burial-place from the sons of Heth, Genesis 23:2-4 . They freely offer him the choice of all their sepulchers, Genesis 23:5 , Genesis 23:6 . Abraham refuses to receive any as a free gift, and requests to buy the cave of Machpelah from Ephron, Genesis 23:7-9 . Ephron proffers the cave and the field in which it was situated as a free gift unto Abraham, Genesis 23:10 , Genesis 23:11 . Abraham insists on giving its value in money, Genesis 23:12 , Genesis 23:13 . Ephron at last consents, and names the sum of four hundred shekels, Genesis 23:14 , Genesis 23:15 . Abraham weighs him the money in the presence of the people; in consequence of which the cave, the whole field, trees, etc., are made sure to him and his family for a possession, Genesis 23:16-18 . The transaction being completed, Sarah is buried in the cave, Genesis 23:19 . The sons of Heth ratify the bargain, Genesis 23:20 .
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