KJV ORIGINAL
And Sarah died in Kirjatharba; the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan: and Abraham came to mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Sarah died in Kiriath Arba (which is the same as Hebron) in the land of Canaan. Abraham came to mourn for Sarah and to cry for her.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that Sarah died in Hebron, and Abraham grieved deeply for his beloved wife.
📚 Historical Context
Sarah was Abraham's wife who had journeyed with him from their homeland and lived as nomads for decades in the Promised Land. Hebron was located in the hill country of Canaan and would later become one of the most important cities in Israel's history. This marks the first death recorded among Abraham's immediate family since they entered the Promised Land.
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