“Then, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Makhpela opposite Mamre, which is Hebron, in the land of Canaan” (Genesis 23:19). “Then, Abraham buried” – that is what is written: “One who pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor” (Proverbs 21:21). “One who pursues righteousness” – this refers to Abraham, as it is written [of him]: “[For I love him, so that he will command his children and his household after him,] that they observe the way of the Lord to perform righteousness” (Genesis 18:19).
“And kindness” – as he performed an act of kindness for Sarah.38By buying her a burial plot. “Will find life” – “The years of Abraham's life that he lived, one hundred and seventy-five years” (Genesis 25:7). “Righteousness, and honor” – Rabbi Shmuel bar Yitzḥak said: The Holy One blessed be He said to him: ‘My craft is performing kindness. You have adopted My craft, now come and don My garment:’39Share the honor of a description that is used for Me. “Abraham was old, advanced in years” (Genesis 24:1).40God is referred to as “the one of ancient days” (Daniel 7:9).