KJV ORIGINAL
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,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then he gave them this command: 'I am about to die and join my ancestors. Bury me with my fathers in the cave that's in Ephron the Hittite's field.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jacob is giving his final instructions to his sons, asking to be buried in the family tomb with Abraham and Isaac.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Jacob's deathbed speech to his twelve sons in Egypt. The cave he refers to is the Cave of Machpelah near Hebron, which Abraham had purchased as a burial place for Sarah and later became the family tomb. Even though Jacob had lived in Egypt for 17 years, he wanted to be buried in the Promised Land with his forefathers Abraham and Isaac.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save