Ephron

Ephron the Hittite is the landowner from whom Abraham buys the field and cave of Machpelah for Sarah's burial.

Meaning
Occupation
First mention
Genesis 23:8

Family

Parents

Scripture references

  • Genesis 23:8

    intercede for me with Ephron son of Zohar,

  • Genesis 23:10

    Ephron the Hittite answered Abraham...

  • Genesis 23:15

    a plot of land for four hundred shekels of silver...

  • Genesis 23:17

    Thus Ephron's field at Machpelah ... passed into Abraham's possession.

  • Genesis 25:9

    buried him in the cave of Machpelah ... in the field of Ephron the Hittite son of Zohar.