Genesis 23:20

And the field, and the cave that [is] therein, were made sure unto Abraham for a possession of a buryingplace by the sons of Heth.

And the field {H7704}, and the cave {H4631} that is therein, were made sure {H6965} unto Abraham {H85} for a possession {H272} of a buryingplace {H6913} by the sons {H1121} of Heth {H2845}.

The field and its cave had been purchased by Avraham from the sons of Het as a burial-site which would belong to him.

So the field and its cave were deeded by the Hittites to Abraham as a burial site.

And the field, and the cave that is therein, were made sure unto Abraham for a possession of a burying-place by the children of Heth.

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Cross-References

  • Ruth 4:7 (3 votes)

    Now this [was the manner] in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave [it] to his neighbour: and this [was] a testimony in Israel.

  • Ruth 4:10 (3 votes)

    Moreover Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of Mahlon, have I purchased to be my wife, to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance, that the name of the dead be not cut off from among his brethren, and from the gate of his place: ye [are] witnesses this day.

  • Jeremiah 32:10 (3 votes)

    And I subscribed the evidence, and sealed [it], and took witnesses, and weighed [him] the money in the balances.

  • Jeremiah 32:14 (3 votes)

    Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Take these evidences, this evidence of the purchase, both which is sealed, and this evidence which is open; and put them in an earthen vessel, that they may continue many days.

  • Genesis 50:24 (2 votes)

    And Joseph said unto his brethren, I die: and God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land unto the land which he sware to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.

  • Genesis 50:25 (2 votes)

    And Joseph took an oath of the children of Israel, saying, God will surely visit you, and ye shall carry up my bones from hence.

  • Genesis 49:31 (2 votes)

    There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah.