Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

Genesis 23

Here is, I. Abraham a mourner for the death of Sarah, Genesis 23:1, 23:2. II. Abraham a purchaser of a burying-place for Sarah. 1. The purchase humbly proposed by Abraham, Genesis 23:3, 23:4. 2. Fairly treated of, and agreed to, with a great deal of mutual civility and respect, Genesis 23:5-23:16. 3. The purchase-money paid, Genesis 23:16. 4. The premises conveyed and secured to Abraham, Genesis 23:17, 23:18, 23:20. 5. Sarah’s funeral, Genesis 23:19. MHBCC 24.1