Genesis 23:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

Ephron dwelt, Heb. did sit, to wit, at that time, as one of the chief or rulers of the people; for so the word sitting is oft used, as we shall see hereafter. His city; either where he was born, or at least where he lived.

Genesis 23:10

10 And Ephron dwelt among the children of Heth: and Ephron the Hittite answered Abraham in the audiencec of the children of Heth, even of all that went in at the gate of his city, saying,