Isaac and Ishmael The two sons are mentioned once more together, as paying the last tribute of honour to their father. The banishment of Ishmael, recorded by E in 21, was not apparently included in the narrative of P, which avoids the notice of anything derogatory to the patriarchs.

in the cave of Machpelah, &c. Isaac and Ishmael bury their father in the burial-place where he had laid Sarah his wife to rest. Cf. Genesis 23:17-20.

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