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Genesis 25:9

Genesis 25:9
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;

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah,.... Isaac, though the younger brother, is set first,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 25:1-11

- The Death of Abraham 1. קטוּרה qeṭûrâh, “Qeturah, incense.” 2. זמרן zı̂mrān, “Zimran, celebrated in song.” יקשׁן…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him - Though Ishmael and his mother had been expelled from Abraham's family on the…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 25:1-10

Abraham lived, after the marriage of Isaac, thirty-five years, and all that is recorded concerning him during the time…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Isaac and Ishmael The two sons are mentioned once more together, as paying the last tribute of honour to their father.…

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