Zohar Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Zohar was the father of Ephron the Hittite, from whom Abraham purchased the cave of Machpelah as a burial site.
father of Ephron who sold the cave at Machpelah to Abraham (GEN 23:8)
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Zohar
white; bright; dryness
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Zohar
· Also called · H6717 none · GEN 23:8 yellowish red, tawny
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צֹֽחַר
tsochar · H6717 · GEN 23:8 yellowish red, tawny
- he צֹ֫חַר · H6714G
- el Σααρ Saar · none · GEN 23:8
- bg Цохар
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Zohar Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Zohar was a Hittite man who lived in the region of Hebron during the time of Abraham. He was the father of Ephron, a prominent Hittite who owned the cave of Machpelah and the surrounding field. When Abraham's wife Sarah died, he sought to purchase a burial site for her. Abraham approached the Hittites and requested to buy the cave of Machpelah from Ephron, son of Zohar. The Hittites offered to give the land to Abraham for free, but he insisted on paying the full price. Ephron agreed to sell the cave and the field for 400 shekels of silver. Abraham's purchase of this property, which became the burial site for Sarah, Abraham himself, and later the patriarchs and matriarchs, is significant as it represents the first piece of land owned by the Israelites in Canaan. Zohar's mention in this narrative highlights his role as the father of Ephron and a witness to this important transaction.
Zohar 1 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
The father of Ephron the Hittite (Gen. 23:8).
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