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Genesis 23:1 Cross-References

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The Death of Sarah

And Sarah was an hundred and seven and twenty years old: these were the years of the life of Sarah.

Genesis 23:1 (KJV)

Historical Context for Genesis 23:1

People Mentioned

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SaraiAbram's wife (11:29)

Events

Death of Sarai1815 BCDeath

Now Sarah lived ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS; these were the years of the life of Sarah. (GEN 23:1)

Commentary on Genesis 23:1

And Sarah was an hundred and seven and twenty years old: these were the years of the life of Sarah.... This passage is part of the Abrahamic narratives which shift from universal human history to God's particular covenant people. The Abraham cycle (Genesis 12-25) demonstrates God's sovereign election, covenant faithfulness, and the development of faith through testing and promise fulfillment.Central themes include God's unconditional covenant promises (land, descendants, blessing to nations), the call to faith and obedience, the testing of faith through delays and impossibilities, the contrast...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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