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.

Cross-references

Genesis 25:9 Historical context

In Genesis 25:9, Abraham is buried in the cave of Machpelah, the very site he purchased here.

Genesis 49:31 Historical context

Genesis 49:31 shows Jacob requesting burial in the cave of Machpelah, referencing Abraham's purchase.

Genesis 49:32 explicitly mentions the purchase of the field and cave, directly echoing this transaction.

Genesis 50:13 Historical context

Genesis 50:13 confirms Jacob's burial in the cave of Machpelah, the site acquired here.

1 Chronicles 1:13 Historical context

1 Chronicles 1:13 lists Canaan's sons, including Heth. This is the people from whom Abraham purchased the burial field.

Ruth 4:7-10 shows a land transaction confirmed before witnesses — the same legal pattern of formal property transfer seen in Abraham's Machpelah deed.

Jeremiah 32:10 describes buying a field as a sign of faith in God's restoration, mirroring Abraham's purchase for burial.

Jeremiah 32:11 records the deed of purchase, highlighting the legal transaction similar to Abraham's.