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Genesis 23 · Grade 3

The Cave of Machpelah

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Read the Story

Sarah died at Hebron in the land of Canaan when she was 127 years old. Abraham came to mourn and weep for her. Even people of faith feel deep sadness when someone they love dies.

Abraham said to the Hittites, I am a stranger and a foreigner living with you. Give me a possession of a burying-place with you. The Hittites respected him and called him a mighty prince. Abraham asked to buy the cave of Machpelah from Ephron.

Ephron offered to give the field away, but Abraham insisted on paying the full price, four hundred shekels of silver, in front of everyone. The field and the cave became his. Abraham buried Sarah there. It was the first part of the promised land that Abraham owned.

Memory Verse

“After this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre (that is, Hebron), in the land of Canaan.”

Genesis 23:19 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. Where did Sarah die?

  2. How did Abraham describe himself to the Hittites?

  3. What did the Hittites call Abraham?

  4. How much did Abraham pay for the field?

  5. Why was this field important?

Story Order

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you care for a friend who is grieving?
  • When is it okay to cry and tell God how you feel?

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