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18Unto Abraham for a possession in the presence of the children of Heth, before all that went in at the gate of his city.

Genesis 23:18

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Matthew Henry

(vv. 16-20)

We have here the conclusion of the treaty between Abraham and Ephron about the burying-place. The bargain was publicly made before all the neighbours, in the presence and audience of the sons of Heth , Gen. 23:16 , 17 . Note, Prudence, as well as justice, directs us to be fair, and open, and above-board, in our dealings. Fraudulent contracts hate the light, and choose to be clandestine; but those ...

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