And he charged them, and said unto them, I am to be gathered unto my people: bury me with my fathers in the cave that is in the field of Ephron the Hittite,
Entonces les dio esta orden: 'Estoy a punto de morir y reunirme con mis antepasados. Sepúltenme con mis padres en la cueva que está en el campo de Efrón el hitita.'
Jacob ordenó a sus hijos que lo sepultaran en la cueva familiar en el campo de Efrón.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the biblical narrative, Jacob, also known as Israel, is on his deathbed in Egypt, speaking to his twelve sons as he nears the end of his life. He is giving specific instructions for his burial in the cave of Machpelah in Canaan, a site purchased by his grandfather Abraham to serve as a family tomb, emphasizing the importance of ancestral ties and the promised land. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern custom of honoring family heritage and God's covenant promises through burial practices.
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