It reads in Genesis 23:10-17 Easy: Ephron was sitting there with his people, at the city gate. He spoke so that all the Hittites could hear him. Ephron said, ‘No sir. Please listen to me. You may take my field as well as the cave. I promise in front of my people that I will give all this to you. Then you can bury your dead wife there.’ Abraham again turned his face towards the ground to respect the people who lived in that place. While they were listening, he said to Ephron, ‘Let me say this. I will pay you the price to buy the field. Please accept the money from me. Then I can bury my dead wife there.’ Ephron replied to Abraham, ‘Listen to me, sir. The land is worth 400 shekels of silver. But the price is not important, because we are friends. Now bury your dead wife there.’
Abraham agreed to the price that Ephron had asked for. He weighed the correct amount of silver to give to Ephron. The Hittites there knew that it had been done properly. The weight of 400 shekels agreed with the weights that people used at that time. In that way, Ephron’s field in Machpelah, near Mamre, now belonged to Abraham. This included the field, the cave in the field and all the trees in the field as far as its edge.

Father God, reflecting on Abraham’s negotiation for Sarah’s burial site, we see a powerful example of respect, humility, and determination. Guide us to approach our own challenges with the same grace and integrity that Abraham displayed. In honor of our commitments and interacting with others with kindness and fairness let us be like Jesus to them. Thank You and Praise You for the support of the community around us, just as the Hittites supported Abraham. We are grateful for the blessings of friends and family who stand by us in times of need. Give us the wisdom and courage to make decisions that honor You and uphold the values of honesty and respect. Guide our hearts and minds, Lord Jesus. Help us to navigate life’s difficulties with faith and trust in Your divine plan. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Your Precious Name Amen.