KJV ORIGINAL
And the children of Heth answered Abraham, saying unto him,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of Heth replied to Abraham, saying to him,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces the response of the local Hittite people to Abraham's request to buy land for burying his wife Sarah.
📚 Historical Context
The 'children of Heth' were Hittites, a prominent ancient Near Eastern people who controlled much of what is now Turkey and northern Syria around 2000-1200 BC. Abraham was living as a foreigner among them in the land of Canaan, and according to ancient customs, he needed to negotiate with the local inhabitants to purchase burial ground for his deceased wife Sarah.
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