Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah, holds a significant place in biblical history as the child of promise, born to his parents in their old age. His life is a testament to God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His covenant with Abraham. The narrative of Isaac's death and burial is a poignant moment that marks the end of an era and the continuation of God's promises through his descendants.

Death of Isaac

Isaac lived a long and fruitful life, reaching the age of 180 years. His life was marked by moments of profound faith, such as his near-sacrifice on Mount Moriah and his role in the continuation of the Abrahamic covenant through his sons, Esau and Jacob. The Bible records Isaac's death in Genesis 35:28-29: "Now Isaac lived a total of 180 years. Then he breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of years. And his sons Esau and Jacob buried him."

Isaac's death is described with the phrase "gathered to his people," a common biblical expression indicating that he joined his ancestors in death. This phrase reflects the belief in an afterlife and the continuation of the soul beyond physical death, a concept that resonates throughout the Scriptures.

Burial of Isaac

The burial of Isaac is a significant event, as it brings together his two sons, Esau and Jacob, who had been estranged for many years. Despite their past conflicts, they unite to honor their father in his death. This act of coming together for Isaac's burial signifies a moment of reconciliation and respect for their shared heritage.

Isaac was buried in the Cave of Machpelah, the family burial site purchased by Abraham in Hebron. This cave held the remains of Abraham and Sarah, and later, Isaac's wife Rebekah, as well as Jacob and Leah. The Cave of Machpelah is a symbol of the enduring legacy of the patriarchs and matriarchs of Israel, serving as a physical reminder of God's promises to Abraham and his descendants.

The burial of Isaac in this sacred site underscores the continuity of God's covenantal relationship with the patriarchs and their descendants. It also highlights the importance of family unity and the honoring of one's ancestors, values deeply embedded in the biblical narrative.

Isaac's life and death are integral to the unfolding account of God's redemptive plan, as his lineage would eventually lead to the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. His account is a reminder of God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises across generations.Genesis 35:27-29
And Jacob came to Isaac his father to Mamre, to the city of Arbah, which is Hebron, where Abraham and Isaac sojourned.
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Genesis 49:31
There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife; there they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife; and there I buried Leah.
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Indexes and Tables
The Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts. <. ... resurrection, life, and death miraculous,
ii. [1480]137; ... of God in sending his Son, i. [1997]100; ii. ...
/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/indexes and tables.htm

The Pentateuch.
... we have the history of the patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob ... one hundred years
before the birth of his son. ... Provision was made in a miraculous way for the ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xix the pentateuch.htm

Abraham, his Trial in Egypt; his Humility
... 14]309; his sending for a wife for Isaac typical, [15 ... applied to both the Father
and the Son, [721]114 ... Spirit, [732]290; how said, only after Abraham's trial to ...
/.../abraham his trial in egypt.htm

An Index to Find any Hymn by the Title or Contents of It.
... God's wisdom and power, 2:10; David's Son, 1:16 ... is our hope, 1:26; resurrection,
life, and death miraculous, 2:137 ... 1:13, 1:50; 3:13, 3:14; Abraham's blessing on ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/watts/hymns and spiritual songs/an index to find any.htm

The Life, as Amplified by Mediaeval Biographers.
... of which we shall treat hereafter) except Isaac; but two ... than in ascetic practices
or in miraculous pretensions, writes ... That when the Son of God comes: He may ...
/.../hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/iii the life as amplified by.htm

General Index to Sozomen's Ecclesiastical History.
... by Isaac, coming predicted by Jacob, miraculous conception, so ... 2821]405; disputes
with monk Isaac, [2822]405 ... Eucherius, son of Stilicho, [3152]421; death, [3153 ...
/.../general index to sozomens ecclesiastical.htm

On the Words, and Rose Again from the Dead on the Third Day, and ...
... and Moses the Lawgiver, and Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob ... in RV who was declared
to be the Son of God ... Augustine seems to countenance the miraculous story (In Joh ...
/.../cyril/lectures of s cyril of jerusalem/lecture xiv on the words.htm

Teaching in the Temple on the Octave of the Feast of Tabernacles.
... But, in this case, the miraculous would have become the ... life, that as the children
of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob ... 4084] On the other hand, the Son abode there for ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter viii teaching in the.htm

The Great Slaughters and Sacrilege that were in Jerusalem.
... famous command given by God to Abraham, to go ... on purpose to offer up his son Isaac
there, unfavorable ... of their wonderful and truly miraculous deliverance from ...
/.../chapter 13 the great slaughters.htm

The City of God. Index of Subjects.
... Iren??us, a tax-gatherer, the son of, restored to life by ... Isaac, and Ishmael,
[886]285; a type, [887]286 ... Law, the, confirmed by miraculous signs, [1015]191, etc ...
/.../augustine/on christian doctrine in four books /the city of god index.htm

Who was Rebekah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

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Isaac: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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