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<a href="/nkjv/genesis/25.htm">New King James Version</a> And his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, which is before Mamre, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, <a href="/nasb_/genesis/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, facing Mamre, <a href="/nasb/genesis/25.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, facing Mamre, <a href="/nasb77/genesis/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, facing Mamre, <a href="/lsb/genesis/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, facing Mamre, <a href="/amp/genesis/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, which is east of Mamre, <a href="/csb/genesis/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre, in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hethite. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre, in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite. <a href="/asv/genesis/25.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Isaac and Ishmael his sons buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, which is before Mamre; <a href="/erv/genesis/25.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Isaac and Ishmael his sons buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, which is before Mamre; <a href="/gwt/genesis/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah in the field of Ephron, son of Zohar the Hittite. The cave is east of Mamre. <a href="/gnt/genesis/25.htm">Good News Translation</a> His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in Machpelah Cave, in the field east of Mamre that had belonged to Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite. <a href="/isv/genesis/25.htm">International Standard Version</a> His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre, in the field that used to belong to Zohar the Hittite's son Ephron. <a href="/msb/genesis/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre, in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite. <a href="/net/genesis/25.htm">NET Bible</a> His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar, the Hethite. <a href="/nheb/genesis/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Isaac and Ishmael, his sons, buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron, the son of Zohar the Hethite, which is near Mamre, <a href="/wbt/genesis/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, which is before Mamre; <a href="/web/genesis/25.htm">World English Bible</a> Isaac and Ishmael, his sons, buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron, the son of Zohar the Hittite, which is near Mamre, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And his sons Isaac and Ishmael bury him at the cave of Machpelah, at the field of Ephron, son of Zoar the Hittite, which [is] before Mamre— <a href="/ylt/genesis/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Isaac and Ishmael his sons bury him at the cave of Machpelah, at the field of Ephron, son of Zoar the Hittite, which is before Mamre -- <a href="/slt/genesis/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And his sons Isaak and Ishmael will bury him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron, son of Zohar the Hittite, which is at the face of Mamm;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Isaac and Ismael his sons buried him in the double cave, which was situated in the field of Ephron the son of Seor the Hethite, over against Mambre; <a href="/cpdv/genesis/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the double cave, which was situated in the field of Ephron, of the son of Zohar the Hittite, across from the region of Mamre, <a href="/nabre/genesis/25.htm">New American Bible</a> His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron, son of Zohar the Hittite, which faces Mamre, <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite, east of Mamre,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the double cave, (Machpelah) which is in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, which is before Mamre; <a href="/hpbt/genesis/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Isaaq and Ishmayl, his sons, buried him in the double cave in the field of Aphron, son of Tsakhar the Khythite, that is before Mamreh;<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Isaac and Ishmael his sons buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, which is before Mamre; <a href="/sep/genesis/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Isaac and Ismael his sons buried him in the double cave, in the field of Ephron the son of Saar the Chettite, which is over against Mambre: <a href="/parallel/genesis/25-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=5811" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/25.htm">The Death of Abraham</a> …8And at a ripe old age he breathed his last and died, old and contented, and was gathered to his people. 9<a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bā·nāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">His sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/3327.htm" title="3327: yiṣ·ḥāq (N-proper-ms) -- He laughs, son of Abraham and Sarah. From tsachaq; laughter; Jitschak, son of Abraham.">Isaac</a> <a href="/hebrew/3458.htm" title="3458: wə·yiš·mā·‘êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From shama' and 'el; God will hear; Jishmael, the name of Abraham's oldest son, and of five Israelites.">and Ishmael</a> <a href="/hebrew/6912.htm" title="6912: way·yiq·bə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To bury. A primitive root; to intern.">buried</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/4631.htm" title="4631: mə·‘ā·raṯ (N-fsc) -- A cave. From uwr; a cavern.">the cave</a> <a href="/hebrew/4375.htm" title="4375: ham·maḵ·pê·lāh (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- A place near Hebron. From kaphal; a fold; Makpelah, a place in Palestine.">of Machpelah</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">near</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pə·nê (N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4471.htm" title="4471: mam·rê (N-proper-fs) -- A place in Pal., also an ally of Abraham. From mara'; lusty; Mamre, an Amorite.">Mamre,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/7704.htm" title="7704: śə·ḏêh (N-msc) -- Field, land. Or saday; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field.">the field</a> <a href="/hebrew/6085.htm" title="6085: ‘ep̄·rōn (N-proper-ms) -- From the same as Epher; fawn-like; Ephron, the name of a Canaanite and of two places in Palestine.">of Ephron</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6714.htm" title="6714: ṣō·ḥar (N-proper-ms) -- A Hittite, also two Isr. From the same as tsachar; whiteness; Tsochar, the name of a Hittite and of an Israelite.">of Zohar</a> <a href="/hebrew/2850.htm" title="2850: ha·ḥit·tî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Heth. Patronymically from Cheth; a Chittite, or descendant of Cheth.">the Hittite.</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> 10This was the field that Abraham had bought from the Hittites. Abraham was buried there with his wife Sarah.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/35-29.htm">Genesis 35:29</a> Then he breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of years. And his sons Esau and Jacob buried him. <a href="/genesis/49-29.htm">Genesis 49:29-31</a> Then Jacob instructed them, “I am about to be gathered to my people. Bury me with my fathers in the cave in the field of Ephron the Hittite. / The cave is in the field of Machpelah near Mamre, in the land of Canaan. This is the field Abraham purchased from Ephron the Hittite as a burial site. / There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried, and there I buried Leah. <a href="/genesis/50-13.htm">Genesis 50:13</a> They carried him to the land of Canaan and buried him in the cave at Machpelah in the field near Mamre, which Abraham had purchased from Ephron the Hittite as a burial site. <a href="/genesis/23-19.htm">Genesis 23:19</a> After this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave of the field at Machpelah near Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan. <a href="/genesis/15-15.htm">Genesis 15:15</a> You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a ripe old age. <a href="/genesis/47-30.htm">Genesis 47:30</a> but when I lie down with my fathers, carry me out of Egypt and bury me with them.” Joseph answered, “I will do as you have requested.” <a href="/genesis/50-25.htm">Genesis 50:25</a> And Joseph made the sons of Israel take an oath and said, “God will surely attend to you, and then you must carry my bones up from this place.” <a href="/exodus/13-19.htm">Exodus 13:19</a> Moses took the bones of Joseph with him because Joseph had made the sons of Israel swear a solemn oath when he said, “God will surely attend to you, and then you must carry my bones with you from this place.” <a href="/joshua/24-32.htm">Joshua 24:32</a> And the bones of Joseph, which the Israelites had brought up out of Egypt, were buried at Shechem in the plot of land that Jacob had purchased from the sons of Hamor, Shechem’s father, for a hundred pieces of silver. So it became an inheritance for Joseph’s descendants. <a href="/acts/7-16.htm">Acts 7:16</a> Their bones were carried back to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought from the sons of Hamor at Shechem for a price he paid in silver. <a href="/hebrews/11-22.htm">Hebrews 11:22</a> By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones. <a href="/matthew/8-22.htm">Matthew 8:22</a> But Jesus told him, “Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead.” <a href="/luke/9-60.htm">Luke 9:60</a> But Jesus told him, “Let the dead bury their own dead. You, however, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” <a href="/john/11-25.htm">John 11:25-26</a> Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. / And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” <a href="/acts/2-29.htm">Acts 2:29</a> Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, which is before Mamre;Isaac.<a href="/genesis/21-9.htm">Genesis 21:9,10</a> And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking… <a href="/genesis/35-29.htm">Genesis 35:29</a> And Isaac gave up the ghost, and died, and was gathered unto his people, being old and full of days: and his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.in the cave.<a href="/genesis/23-9.htm">Genesis 23:9-20</a> That he may give me the cave of Machpelah, which he hath, which is in the end of his field; for as much money as it is worth he shall give it me for a possession of a buryingplace amongst you… <a href="/genesis/49-29.htm">Genesis 49:29,30</a> And he charged them, and said unto them, I am to be gathered unto my people: bury me with my fathers in the cave that is in the field of Ephron the Hittite, … <a href="/genesis/50-13.htm">Genesis 50:13</a> For his sons carried him into the land of Canaan, and buried him in the cave of the field of Machpelah, which Abraham bought with the field for a possession of a buryingplace of Ephron the Hittite, before Mamre.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/23-19.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/genesis/23-15.htm">Bury</a> <a href="/genesis/23-20.htm">Cave</a> <a href="/genesis/25-6.htm">East</a> <a href="/genesis/23-17.htm">Ephron</a> <a href="/genesis/23-19.htm">Facing</a> <a href="/genesis/24-65.htm">Field</a> <a href="/genesis/23-10.htm">Hittite</a> <a href="/genesis/23-20.htm">Hollow</a> <a href="/genesis/25-6.htm">Isaac</a> <a href="/genesis/17-26.htm">Ishmael</a> <a href="/genesis/17-26.htm">Ish'mael</a> <a href="/genesis/23-19.htm">Machpelah</a> <a href="/genesis/23-19.htm">Mach-Pe'lah</a> <a href="/genesis/23-19.htm">Mamre</a> <a href="/genesis/23-19.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/genesis/25-8.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/genesis/23-20.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/genesis/23-8.htm">Zoar</a> <a href="/genesis/23-8.htm">Zohar</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/25-10.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/genesis/47-29.htm">Bury</a> <a href="/genesis/49-29.htm">Cave</a> <a href="/genesis/25-18.htm">East</a> <a href="/genesis/49-29.htm">Ephron</a> <a href="/exodus/25-20.htm">Facing</a> <a href="/genesis/25-10.htm">Field</a> <a href="/genesis/26-34.htm">Hittite</a> <a href="/genesis/32-25.htm">Hollow</a> <a href="/genesis/25-11.htm">Isaac</a> <a href="/genesis/25-12.htm">Ishmael</a> <a href="/genesis/25-12.htm">Ish'mael</a> <a href="/genesis/49-30.htm">Machpelah</a> <a href="/genesis/49-30.htm">Mach-Pe'lah</a> <a href="/genesis/35-27.htm">Mamre</a> <a href="/genesis/25-18.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/genesis/25-10.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/genesis/49-24.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-3.htm">Zoar</a> <a href="/genesis/46-10.htm">Zohar</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 25</div>1. <a href="/genesis/25-1.htm">The sons of Abraham by Keturah.</a> 5. <a href="/genesis/25-5.htm">The division of his goods.</a> 7. <a href="/genesis/25-7.htm">His age, death, and burial.</a> 11. <a href="/genesis/25-11.htm">God blesses Isaac.</a> 12. <a href="/genesis/25-12.htm">The generations of Ishmael.</a> 17. <a href="/genesis/25-17.htm">His age and death.</a> 19. <a href="/genesis/25-19.htm">Isaac prays for Rebekah, being barren.</a> 22. <a href="/genesis/25-22.htm">The children strive in her womb.</a> 24. <a href="/genesis/25-24.htm">The birth of Esau and Jacob.</a> 27. <a href="/genesis/25-27.htm">Their different characters and pursuits.</a> 29. <a href="/genesis/25-29.htm">Esau sells his birthright.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This act of unity is significant, as it reflects a moment of reconciliation and respect for their father despite their past tensions. Isaac, the son of Sarah, represents the line through which God's covenant would continue, while Ishmael, the son of Hagar, is the forefather of many Arab nations. Their cooperation here can be seen as a foreshadowing of the eventual reconciliation of all peoples through Christ.buried him in the cave of Machpelah The cave of Machpelah is a significant burial site, purchased by Abraham as a family tomb. It is the first piece of the Promised Land that Abraham legally owns, symbolizing the beginning of the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land to his descendants. This cave becomes the burial place for the patriarchs and matriarchs of Israel, including Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Leah, and Jacob. The act of burial here signifies the importance of the land and the faith in God's promises.near Mamre Mamre is located near Hebron, a significant location in the biblical narrative. It is where Abraham built an altar to the Lord and where God appeared to him to reaffirm His covenant. The proximity of the burial site to Mamre underscores the connection to God's promises and the divine encounters that took place there. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the deep spiritual heritage of the patriarchs.in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite Ephron the Hittite sold the field and the cave to Abraham, as recorded in <a href="/genesis/23.htm">Genesis 23</a>. The Hittites were a prominent group in the region, and the transaction is detailed to emphasize the legal acquisition of the land. This purchase is significant as it demonstrates Abraham's faith in God's promise, choosing to secure a burial place in the land promised to his descendants. The mention of Ephron and his lineage highlights the historical and legal context of the acquisition, ensuring that the burial site was rightfully owned by Abraham's family.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/i/isaac.htm">Isaac</a> The son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac is the child of promise through whom God's covenant with Abraham would continue. He is a central figure in the lineage of the Israelites. 2. <a href="/topical/i/ishmael.htm">Ishmael</a> The son of Abraham and Hagar, Ishmael is considered the ancestor of many Arab nations. His presence at Abraham's burial signifies a moment of reconciliation and respect. 3. <a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a> The patriarch of the Israelites, Abraham is a key figure in the Bible, known for his faith and obedience to God. His death marks the end of an era and the continuation of God's promises through his descendants. 4. <a href="/topical/c/cave_of_machpelah.htm">Cave of Machpelah</a> This burial site, purchased by Abraham, is significant as the first piece of the Promised Land owned by Abraham's family. It symbolizes the beginning of the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land to Abraham's descendants. 5. <a href="/topical/e/ephron_son_of_zohar_the_hittite.htm">Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite</a> The original owner of the field and cave, Ephron's transaction with Abraham is a testament to Abraham's integrity and God's provision.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/reconciliation_and_unity.htm">Reconciliation and Unity</a> The joint burial of Abraham by Isaac and Ishmael serves as a powerful example of reconciliation and unity within a family. Despite past conflicts, they come together to honor their father, reminding us of the importance of family unity and forgiveness. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_legacy.htm">Faith and Legacy</a> Abraham's life and death underscore the importance of living a life of faith. His burial in the Promised Land is a testament to his unwavering belief in God's promises, encouraging us to trust in God's plan for our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_place.htm">The Significance of Place</a> The cave of Machpelah is more than a burial site; it represents the beginning of God's tangible promises to Abraham's descendants. This teaches us about the importance of spiritual heritage and the places that hold significance in our faith journey. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_provision.htm">God's Sovereignty and Provision</a> The purchase of the burial site and the peaceful resolution between Isaac and Ishmael highlight God's sovereignty and provision. We are reminded to rely on God's timing and provision in our own lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 25</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_cave_of_machpelah_important.htm">What is the significance of the Cave of Machpelah?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_genesis_23_contradict_canaan's_inheritance.htm">Why does the narrative in Genesis 23 seem to contradict other passages suggesting Abraham freely inherited Canaan?</a> <a href="/q/where_is_abraham's_genesis_23_land.htm">Where is the archaeological evidence for the field and cave Abraham purchased in Genesis 23:17–20? </a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_abraham's_life.htm">What are the key events in Abraham's life?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) His sons Isaac and Ishmael.--Isaac was now seventy-five years of age, and Ishmael eighty-nine, and the two old men, with their enmity long over, metas friends at their father's burial. While Keturah's sons were apparently sent far away into Arabia, Ishmael at Paran (<a href="/genesis/21-21.htm" title="And he dwelled in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt.">Genesis 21:21</a>) would be at no very great distance from the well Lahai-roi, which was Isaac's favourite residence. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/25-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>His sons בָּנָ֔יו (bā·nāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son Isaac יִצְחָ֤ק (yiṣ·ḥāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3327.htm">Strong's 3327: </a> Isaac -- 'he laughs', son of Abraham and Sarah and Ishmael וְיִשְׁמָעֵאל֙ (wə·yiš·mā·‘êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3458.htm">Strong's 3458: </a> Ishmael -- 'God hears', the name of several Israelites buried וַיִּקְבְּר֨וּ (way·yiq·bə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6912.htm">Strong's 6912: </a> To inter him in אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the cave מְעָרַ֖ת (mə·‘ā·raṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4631.htm">Strong's 4631: </a> A cavern of Machpelah הַמַּכְפֵּלָ֑ה (ham·maḵ·pê·lāh) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4375.htm">Strong's 4375: </a> Machpelah -- a place near Hebron near עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Mamre, מַמְרֵֽא׃ (mam·rê) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4471.htm">Strong's 4471: </a> Mamre -- a place in Palestine, also an ally of Abraham in אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the field שְׂדֵ֞ה (śə·ḏêh) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7704.htm">Strong's 7704: </a> Field, land of Ephron עֶפְרֹ֤ן (‘ep̄·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6085.htm">Strong's 6085: </a> Ephron -- a Hittite, also a mountain and a place in Israel son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Zohar צֹ֙חַר֙ (ṣō·ḥar) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6714.htm">Strong's 6714: </a> Zohar -- a Hittite, also two Israelites the Hittite. הַֽחִתִּ֔י (ha·ḥit·tî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2850.htm">Strong's 2850: </a> Hittite -- a Chittite <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/25-9.htm">Genesis 25:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/25-9.htm">Genesis 25:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/25-9.htm">Genesis 25:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/25-9.htm">Genesis 25:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/25-9.htm">Genesis 25:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/25-9.htm">Genesis 25:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/25-9.htm">Genesis 25:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/25-9.htm">Genesis 25:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/25-9.htm">Genesis 25:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/25-9.htm">Genesis 25:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/25-9.htm">OT Law: Genesis 25:9 Isaac and Ishmael his sons buried him (Gen. 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