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Genesis 23:3-7 Good News Bible (GNB)

3. He left the place where his wife's body was lying, went to the Hittites, and said,

4. “I am a foreigner living here among you; sell me some land, so that I can bury my wife.”

5. They answered,

6. “Listen to us, sir. We look upon you as a mighty leader; bury your wife in the best grave that we have. Any of us would be glad to give you a grave, so that you can bury her.”

7. Then Abraham bowed before them