Ephron

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia [1]

ē´fron ( עפרון , ‛ephrōn , "fawnlike"): The Hittite of whom Abraham bought the field and cave of Machpelah ( Genesis 23:8;  Genesis 25:9;  Genesis 49:30 ). The transaction was conducted in true oriental fashion, with excessive courtesy; but the large sum of 400 shekels' weight of silver was in the end required (compare  Psalm 33:19;  1 Kings 16:24 ). See also Money; Money , Current .

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