Genesis 15:15
New International Version
You, however, will go to your ancestors in peace and be buried at a good old age.

New Living Translation
(As for you, you will die in peace and be buried at a ripe old age.)

English Standard Version
As for you, you shall go to your fathers in peace; you shall be buried in a good old age.

Berean Standard Bible
You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a ripe old age.

King James Bible
And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.

New King James Version
Now as for you, you shall go to your fathers in peace; you shall be buried at a good old age.

New American Standard Bible
As for you, you shall go to your fathers in peace; you will be buried at a good old age.

NASB 1995
“As for you, you shall go to your fathers in peace; you will be buried at a good old age.

NASB 1977
“And as for you, you shall go to your fathers in peace; you shall be buried at a good old age.

Legacy Standard Bible
As for you, you shall go to your fathers in peace; you will be buried at a good old age.

Amplified Bible
As for you, you shall [die and] go to your fathers in peace; you shall be buried at a good old age.

Christian Standard Bible
But you will go to your ancestors in peace and be buried at a good old age.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But you will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a ripe old age.

American Standard Version
But thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.

English Revised Version
But thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But you will die in peace and be buried at a very old age.

Good News Translation
You yourself will live to a ripe old age, die in peace, and be buried.

International Standard Version
Now as for you, you'll die peacefully, join your ancestors, and be buried at a good old age.

Majority Standard Bible
You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a ripe old age.

NET Bible
But as for you, you will go to your ancestors in peace and be buried at a good old age.

New Heart English Bible
But you will go to your fathers in peace. You will be buried in a good old age.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.

World English Bible
but you will go to your fathers in peace. You will be buried at a good old age.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and you come to your fathers in peace; you are buried in a good old age;

Young's Literal Translation
and thou -- thou comest in unto thy fathers in peace; thou art buried in a good old age;

Smith's Literal Translation
And thou shalt go to thy fathers in tranquillity; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace, and be buried in a good old age.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But you will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a good old age.

New American Bible
You, however, will go to your ancestors in peace; you will be buried at a ripe old age.

New Revised Standard Version
As for yourself, you shall go to your ancestors in peace; you shall be buried in a good old age.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you shall depart from this life and go to your fathers in peace; and you shall be buried at a good old age.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And you shall be gathered to your fathers in peace and you shall be buried in a good old age.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But thou shalt depart to thy fathers in peace, nourished in a good old age.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God Confirms His Promise
14But I will judge the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will depart with many possessions. 15You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a ripe old age. 16In the fourth generation your descendants will return here, for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.”…

Cross References
Hebrews 11:13
All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.

Job 5:26
You will come to the grave in full vigor, like a sheaf of grain gathered in season.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope. / For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.

Isaiah 57:1-2
The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one considers that the righteous are taken away from the presence of evil. / Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest, lying down in death.

2 Timothy 4:6-8
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. / I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. / From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

Ecclesiastes 12:7
before the dust returns to the ground from which it came and the spirit returns to God who gave it.

Philippians 1:21-23
For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. / But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know. / I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.

Psalm 37:37
Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace.

Luke 2:29-30
“Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace. / For my eyes have seen Your salvation,

Revelation 14:13
And I heard a voice from heaven telling me to write, “Blessed are the dead—those who die in the Lord from this moment on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them.”

1 Kings 2:10
Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David.

Acts 7:59-60
While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” / Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

2 Samuel 7:12
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom.

John 11:25-26
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. / And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”

1 Corinthians 15:51-54
Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed— / in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. / For the perishable must be clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And you shall go to your fathers in peace; you shall be buried in a good old age.

And thou.

Genesis 25:8
Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.

Numbers 20:24
Aaron shall be gathered unto his people: for he shall not enter into the land which I have given unto the children of Israel, because ye rebelled against my word at the water of Meribah.

Numbers 27:13
And when thou hast seen it, thou also shalt be gathered unto thy people, as Aaron thy brother was gathered.

in peace.

2 Chronicles 34:28
Behold, I will gather thee to thy fathers, and thou shalt be gathered to thy grave in peace, neither shall thine eyes see all the evil that I will bring upon this place, and upon the inhabitants of the same. So they brought the king word again.

Psalm 37:37
Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.

Isaiah 57:1,2
The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come

buried.

Genesis 23:4,19
I am a stranger and a sojourner with you: give me a possession of a buryingplace with you, that I may bury my dead out of my sight…

Genesis 25:8,9
Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people…

Genesis 35:29
And Isaac gave up the ghost, and died, and was gathered unto his people, being old and full of days: and his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.

good.

Genesis 25:7,8
And these are the days of the years of Abraham's life which he lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years…

1 Chronicles 23:1
So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel.

1 Chronicles 29:28
And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.

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Genesis 15
1. God encourages Abram, who asks for an heir.
4. God promises him a son, and a multiplying of his seed.
6. Abram is justified by faith.
7. Canaan is promised again,
9. and confirmed by a sign, and a vision,
18. prophetic of the condition of his posterity till brought out of Egypt.














You, however
This phrase serves as a direct address to Abram, emphasizing the personal nature of God's promise to him. In the Hebrew text, the word "you" is singular, indicating that this promise is specifically for Abram. This personal assurance from God highlights the intimate relationship between God and Abram, a foundational figure in the Judeo-Christian tradition. It underscores the idea that God is not only concerned with nations and peoples but also with individuals.

will go to your fathers
The phrase "go to your fathers" is a euphemism for death, suggesting a reunion with ancestors. In the ancient Near Eastern context, this reflects the belief in an afterlife where one is gathered to their kin. This concept is comforting, as it implies continuity and connection beyond physical death. It also reflects the patriarchal lineage that is central to the narrative of Genesis, where family and ancestry are of utmost importance.

in peace
The Hebrew word for peace, "shalom," encompasses more than just the absence of conflict; it signifies completeness, wholeness, and well-being. God's promise that Abram will die "in peace" assures him of a life fulfilled and a death without turmoil. This peace is not merely external but internal, reflecting a life lived in alignment with God's will and purpose. It is a profound promise of divine favor and blessing.

and be buried
Burial in the ancient world was a significant act, often reflecting one's status and the respect of one's community. For Abram, being buried signifies honor and the continuation of his legacy. It also points to the cultural practices of the time, where proper burial was essential for the deceased's honor and the family's reputation. This assurance from God indicates that Abram's life and death will be respected and remembered.

at a ripe old age
The phrase "ripe old age" suggests a life that is not only long but also full and satisfying. In the Hebrew context, longevity was seen as a sign of God's blessing and favor. This promise to Abram is a testament to God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His covenant. It reflects the biblical theme that righteousness and obedience to God lead to a blessed and prosperous life. This assurance would have been particularly meaningful in a time when life was often uncertain and fraught with challenges.

(15) Thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace.--Abram's ancestors had died in Babylonia, but the phrase, used here for the first time, evidently involves the thought of the immortality of the soul. The body may be buried far away, but the soul joins the company of its forefathers in some separate abode, not to be absorbed, but still to enjoy a personal existence. (Comp. Genesis 25:8.) A similar, but more exact, distinction between the body and the spirit is drawn in Ecclesiastes 12:7.

Verse 15. - And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace (cf. Genesis 25:8; Genesis 35:29; Genesis 49:33). Not a periphrasis for going to the grave (Rosenmüller), since Abram s ancestors were not entombed in Canaan; but a proof of the survival of departed spirits in a state of conscious existence after death (Knobel, Murphy, Wordsworth, 'Speaker s Commentary,' Inglis), to the company of which the patriarch was in due time to be gathered. The disposal of his remains is provided for in what follows. Thou shalt be buried in a good old age.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You, however,
וְאַתָּ֛ה (wə·’at·tāh)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

will go
תָּב֥וֹא (tā·ḇō·w)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

your fathers
אֲבֹתֶ֖יךָ (’ă·ḇō·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1: Father

in peace
בְּשָׁל֑וֹם (bə·šā·lō·wm)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace

and be buried
תִּקָּבֵ֖ר (tiq·qā·ḇêr)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6912: To inter

at a ripe old age.
בְּשֵׂיבָ֥ה (bə·śê·ḇāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7872: Hoary head, old age


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