Genesis 23 - Introduction - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Bible Comments

G E N E S I S

CHAP. XXIII.

      Here is, I. Abraham a mourner for the death of Sarah, Genesis 23:1; Genesis 23:2. II. Abraham a purchaser of a burying-place for Sarah. 1. The purchase humbly proposed by Abraham, Genesis 23:3; Genesis 23:4. 2. Fairly treated of, and agreed to, with a great deal of mutual civility and respect, Genesis 23:5-16. 3. The purchase-money paid, Genesis 23:16. 4. The premises conveyed and secured to Abraham, Genesis 23:17; Genesis 23:18; Genesis 23:20. 5. Sarah's funeral, Genesis 23:19.