Genesis 23:18
Unto Abraham for a possession in the presence of the children of Heth, before all that went in at the gate of his city.
Cross-reference
Genesis 23:10
Historical context
Genesis 23:10 captures the negotiation at the gate, leading to the deed formalized in verse 18.
Genesis 23:11
Historical context
Genesis 23:11 records Ephron's offer, which is legally bound in the deed of verse 18.
Genesis 34:20
Parallel
In Genesis 34:20, Hamor and Shechem approach the city gate for negotiations, paralleling the legal setting of property deeds.
Ruth 4:1
Parallel
Ruth 4:1 shows Boaz conducting legal business at the gate, similar to the formalization of Abraham's land deed.
Jeremiah 32:12
Parallel
Jeremiah 32:12 describes a property deed transfer, echoing the legal deed for burial land in Genesis 23:18.
Ruth 4:4
Parallel
In Ruth 4:4, Boaz conducts a redemption transaction at the city gate before witnesses — echoing Abraham's public land purchase there. Both show property transfers formally ratified at the gate.