Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

Here is, I. The humble request which Abraham made to his neighbours, the Hittites, for a burying-place among them, Gen 23:3, Gen 23:4. It was strange he had this to do now; but we are to impute it rather to God's providence than to his improvidence, as appears Act 7:5, where it is said, God gave him no inheritance in Canaan.

Commenting on Genesis 23:3-15

John Gill Reformed Baptist @doctorgill

And the children of Heth answered Abraham,.... In a very civil and respectful manner: saying unto him, as follows:

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Reformed @jfbcommentary

PURCHASE OF A BURYING-PLACE. (Gen. 23:3-20) Abraham stood up, &c.--Eastern people are always provided with family burying-places; but Abraham's life of faith--his pilgrim state--had prevented him acquiring even so small a possession (Act 7:5). spake unto the sons of Heth--He bespoke their kind offices to aid him in obtaining possession of a cave that belonged to Ephron--a wealthy neighbor.

Commenting on Genesis 23:3-20