Genesis 23

^{1 /} Ebr. the yeres of the life of Sarah.

^{2 !} Abraham lamenteth the death of Sarah.

^{3 /} Ebr. sonnes of Hethe.

^{3 a} That is, when he had mourned: so the godlie may mourn, if they passe not measure: and the natural affection is commendable.

^{4 !} He bieth a field, to bury her, of the Hittites.

^{6 b} That is, godlie or excellent: for the Ebrews so speake of all things that are notable, because all excellencie cometh of God.

^{8 /} Ebr. in your soule.

^{9 /} Or, double caue, because one was within an other.

^{9 /} Ebr. in ful siluer.

^{10 c} Meaning all the citizens & inhabitants.

^{12 d} To shewe that he had them in good estimation and reuerence.

^{13 !} The equitie of Abraham.

^{15 e} The commen shekel is about 20 pence, so then 400 shekels mount to 33 li, 6 shill. & 8 pence, after 5 shill sterl. the once.

^{18 /} Or, citizens.

^{19 !} Sarah is buryed in Machpelah.

^{20 f} That is, all the people confirmeed the sale.