And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulchre that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor the father of Sychem.
They were moved to Shechem and buried in the tomb that Abraham had purchased with his own money from Hamor's family, who owned that land in Shechem.
Even in death, God's people found their resting place in the land he promised them.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, Stephen is delivering a speech before the Sanhedrin, recounting the history of Israel to demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises. He refers to the burial of the patriarchs, such as Jacob and his sons, in Shechem, mentioning a tomb that Abraham purchased from the sons of Hamor as part of the ongoing narrative of God's covenant with Abraham's descendants. This account highlights how the land of promise was secured for future generations, even amidst trials.
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