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Genesis 15:15-18

15 You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a good old age.

16 In the fourth generation your descendants will come back here, for the sin of the Amorites has not yet reached its full measure.”

17 When the sun had set and darkness had fallen, a smoking firepot with a blazing torch appeared and passed between the pieces.

18 On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram and said, “To your descendants I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the Euphrates—

Cross References for Genesis 15:15-18

Ecclesiastes 12:7 - and the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 12:7 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 12:7

Genesis 23:4 - “I am an alien and a stranger among you. Sell me some property for a burial site here so I can ... Click to read the verse Genesis 23:4 Click to read the verse Genesis 23:4

Psalms 37:37 - Consider the blameless, observe the upright; there is a future for the man of peace. Click to read the verse Psalms 37:37 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:37

Isaiah 57:1-2 - The righteous perish, and no one ponders it in his heart; devout men are taken away, and no one... Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:1-2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:1-2

Genesis 25:7-9 - Altogether, Abraham lived a hundred and seventy-five years. Click to read the verse Genesis 25:7-9 Click to read the verse Genesis 25:7-9

Hebrews 11:13-16 - All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things pro... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:13-16 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:13-16

Judges 2:10 - After that whole generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation grew up, who... Click to read the verse Judges 2:10 Click to read the verse Judges 2:10

Job 5:26 - You will come to the grave in full vigor, like sheaves gathered in season. Click to read the verse Job 5:26 Click to read the verse Job 5:26

Genesis 49:29 - The Death of Jacob Then he gave them these instructions: “I am about to be gathered to my peopl... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:29 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:29

Hebrews 6:13-19 - The Certainty of God’s Promise When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one gre... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:13-19 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:13-19

Genesis 50:13 - They carried him to the land of Canaan and buried him in the cave in the field of Machpelah, ne... Click to read the verse Genesis 50:13 Click to read the verse Genesis 50:13

Jeremiah 8:1-2 - “‘At that time, declares the Lord, the bones of the kings and officials of Judah, the bones of ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 8:1-2 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 8:1-2

1 Chronicles 29:28 - He died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth and honor. His son Solomon succeede... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:28 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:28

Acts 13:36 - “For when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried w... Click to read the verse Acts 13:36 Click to read the verse Acts 13:36

Ecclesiastes 6:3 - A man may have a hundred children and live many years; yet no matter how long he lives, if he c... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 6:3 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 6:3

Genesis 35:29 - Then he breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of years. And h... Click to read the verse Genesis 35:29 Click to read the verse Genesis 35:29

Job 42:17 - And so he died, old and full of years. Click to read the verse Job 42:17 Click to read the verse Job 42:17

Numbers 20:24 - “Aaron will be gathered to his people. He will not enter the land I give the Israelites, becaus... Click to read the verse Numbers 20:24 Click to read the verse Numbers 20:24

Genesis 23:19 - Afterward Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave in the field of Machpelah near Mamre (which... Click to read the verse Genesis 23:19 Click to read the verse Genesis 23:19

2 Chronicles 34:28 - Now I will gather you to your fathers, and you will be buried in peace. Your eyes will not see ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 34:28 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 34:28

Genesis 49:31 - There Abraham and his wife Sarah were buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah were buried, and... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:31 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:31

Numbers 27:13 - After you have seen it, you too will be gathered to your people, as your brother Aaron was, Click to read the verse Numbers 27:13 Click to read the verse Numbers 27:13

Matthew 22:32 - ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? He is not the God of the dea... Click to read the verse Matthew 22:32 Click to read the verse Matthew 22:32

1 Chronicles 23:1 - The Levites When David was old and full of years, he made his son Solomon king over Israel. Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 23:1 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 23:1

Daniel 12:13 - “As for you, go your way till the end. You will rest, and then at the end of the days you will ... Click to read the verse Daniel 12:13 Click to read the verse Daniel 12:13

Numbers 31:2 - “Take vengeance on the Midianites for the Israelites. After that, you will be gathered to your ... Click to read the verse Numbers 31:2 Click to read the verse Numbers 31:2

Genesis 25:8 - Then Abraham breathed his last and died at a good old age, an old man and full of years; and he... Click to read the verse Genesis 25:8 Click to read the verse Genesis 25:8

Genesis 25:17 - Altogether, Ishmael lived a hundred and thirty-seven years. He breathed his last and died, and ... Click to read the verse Genesis 25:17 Click to read the verse Genesis 25:17

Judges 8:32 - Gideon son of Joash died at a good old age and was buried in the tomb of his father Joash in Op... Click to read the verse Judges 8:32 Click to read the verse Judges 8:32

1 Kings 1:21 - Otherwise, as soon as my lord the king is laid to rest with his fathers, I and my son Solomon w... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:21 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:21

Luke 2:29 - “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. Click to read the verse Luke 2:29 Click to read the verse Luke 2:29

Deuteronomy 32:50 - There on the mountain that you have climbed you will die and be gathered to your people, just a... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:50 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:50

1 Chronicles 17:11 - When your days are over and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring to s... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 17:11 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 17:11

2 Chronicles 24:15 - Now Jehoiada was old and full of years, and he died at the age of a hundred and thirty. Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 24:15 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 24:15

Psalms 49:19 - he will join the generation of his fathers, who will never see the light of life. Click to read the verse Psalms 49:19 Click to read the verse Psalms 49:19

Job 41:32 - Behind him he leaves a glistening wake; one would think the deep had white hair. Click to read the verse Job 41:32 Click to read the verse Job 41:32