Genesis 23:14-18
Contemporary English Version
14-15 “But sir,” the man replied, “the property is worth only 400 pieces of silver. Why should we haggle over such a small amount? Take the land. It's yours.”
16-18 Abraham accepted Ephron's offer and paid him the 400 pieces of silver in front of everyone at the city gate. That's how Abraham came to own Ephron's property east of Mamre,[a] which included the field with all of its trees, as well as Machpelah Cave at the end of the field.
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- 23.16-18 Mamre: A place just north of Hebron.
Genesis 23:14-18
Contemporary English Version
14-15 “But sir,” the man replied, “the property is worth only 400 pieces of silver. Why should we haggle over such a small amount? Take the land. It's yours.”
16-18 Abraham accepted Ephron's offer and paid him the 400 pieces of silver in front of everyone at the city gate. That's how Abraham came to own Ephron's property east of Mamre,[a] which included the field with all of its trees, as well as Machpelah Cave at the end of the field.
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- 23.16-18 Mamre: A place just north of Hebron.
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