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After hearing about the Akida, how Yitzchak was prepared for slaughter and almost slaughtered, Sarah's soul flew out of her and passed away.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 23:2"/> Her life spanned 127 years, all of them which were equally good.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 23:1">Rashi Berashis 23:1</ref> Sarah was 100 years old but like 20 years old regarding sin, who is not yet liable for punishment and was like a 7 year old regarding beauty.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 23:1"/> She died in Chevron in the Land of Canaan which was also named Kiryas Arba - Settlement of Four after the four giants living there; Achiman, Sheshai, Talmai and their father.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 23:2">Rashi Berashis 23:2</ref> It also alluded to the future destiny of the city which would have four holy couples buried there; Adom and Chava, Avrahom and Sarah, Yitzchak and Rivka, Yackov and Leah.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 23:2"/> | After hearing about the Akida, how Yitzchak was prepared for slaughter and almost slaughtered, Sarah's soul flew out of her and passed away.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 23:2"/> Her life spanned 127 years, all of them which were equally good.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 23:1">Rashi Berashis 23:1</ref> Sarah was 100 years old but like 20 years old regarding sin, who is not yet liable for punishment and was like a 7 year old regarding beauty.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 23:1"/> She died in Chevron in the Land of Canaan which was also named Kiryas Arba - Settlement of Four after the four giants living there; Achiman, Sheshai, Talmai and their father.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 23:2">Rashi Berashis 23:2</ref> It also alluded to the future destiny of the city which would have four holy couples buried there; Adom and Chava, Avrahom and Sarah, Yitzchak and Rivka, Yackov and Leah.<ref name="Rashi Berashis 23:2"/> | ||
| − | Avrahom came from Beer Sheva<ref name="Rashi Berashis 23:2"/> to eulogize Sarah and to mourn her. | + | ==The Burial== |
| − | + | Avrahom came from Beer Sheva<ref name="Rashi Berashis 23:2"/> to eulogize Sarah and to mourn her. | |
| − | + | Avrahom arose from before his dead, and spoke to the men of Ches. | |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Parshas Chayei Sarah
Passing of Sarah
After hearing about the Akida, how Yitzchak was prepared for slaughter and almost slaughtered, Sarah's soul flew out of her and passed away.[1] Her life spanned 127 years, all of them which were equally good.[2] Sarah was 100 years old but like 20 years old regarding sin, who is not yet liable for punishment and was like a 7 year old regarding beauty.[2] She died in Chevron in the Land of Canaan which was also named Kiryas Arba - Settlement of Four after the four giants living there; Achiman, Sheshai, Talmai and their father.[1] It also alluded to the future destiny of the city which would have four holy couples buried there; Adom and Chava, Avrahom and Sarah, Yitzchak and Rivka, Yackov and Leah.[1]
The Burial
Avrahom came from Beer Sheva[1] to eulogize Sarah and to mourn her. Avrahom arose from before his dead, and spoke to the men of Ches.
References
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