Cave of Machpelah

First named: Genesis 23:9

Site Canaan Israel Patriarchal

Traditional identification: Traditionally identified with a site beneath the Ibrahimi Mosque/Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron, though the cave itself has not been excavated.

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The burial cave Abraham purchased from Ephron the Hittite for Sarah, which became the family tomb for Abraham, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Leah as well (Genesis 23; 49:29-32).

References: Genesis 23:9

People connected to Cave of Machpelah

Ephron (M) — the Hittite who sold Abraham this cave as a burial place for Sarah
Genesis 23:8-17

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