Genesis 23:9
That he may give me the cave of Machpelah, which he hath, which is in the end of his field; for as much money as it is worth he shall give it me for a possession of a buryingplace amongst you. That he may give me the cave of Machpelah, which he hath, which is in the end of his field; for as much money as it is worth he shall give it me for a possession of a buryingplace amongst you.
The verse records Abraham's request to the sons of Heth for the cave of Machpelah as a burial place for Sarah, his beloved wife. The cave is near Hebron and became the burial place of the patriarchs.
Although God had promised him the land of Canaan, Abraham owned none of it at the time and had to buy this burial ground, offering to pay its full worth. His lack of present possession did not weaken his confidence in God's promise, for he lived as a pilgrim looking forward to the purified earth and immortal life as his true inheritance rather than expecting his reward in earthly land or wealth.
In making the purchase he acted with respectful courtesy toward the sons of Heth, bowing before them. His conduct stands as a model of true courtesy and Christian gentlemanliness, the finest example of the power of true courtesy, showing the respect due from man to fellow man. Even in grief he conducted the transaction courteously and did not let sorrow displace courtesy, so that grief does not set courtesy aside.