Genesis 23:2

Genesis 23:2 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

2She died at Kiriath Arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went to mourn for Sarah and to weep over her.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

2Sarah died in Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan; and Abraham 23:2 Or proceededcame in to mourn for Sarah and to weep for her.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

2Sarah died in Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan; and Abraham went in to mourn for Sarah and to weep for her.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

2Sarah died in Kiriath-arba 23:2 This comment indicates that the text was written at a very early date, before Israel entered the promised land, because afterward Hebron was well known. Not only was it conspicuous in Joshua’s and Caleb’s day, but it became a “city of refuge.” Besides all this, David was king in Hebron for seven years.(that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went to mourn for Sarah and to weep for her.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

2She died in Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went out to mourn and to weep for her.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

2She died at Kiriath Arba. Kiriath Arba is also called Hebron. It’s in the land of Canaan. Sarah’s death made Abraham very sad. He went to the place where her body was lying. There he wept over her.

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