As his life drew to a close, the faithful patriarch Jacob made this last request: “Bury me with my fathers in the cave that is in the field of Ephron the Hittite, in the cave that is in the field of Machpelah that is in front of Mamre in the land of Canaan. ” ​ — Genesis 49: 29 - 31.
Ustav patriarh Jaakob ütles enne surma oma viimase soovi: „Matke mind mu isade juurde koopasse, mis on hetiit Efroni väljal, sellesse koopasse, mis on Makpela väljal Mamre kohal Kaananimaal. ”