Meaning
The Hittite of whom Abraham bought the field and cave of Machpelah (Gen 23:8, Gen 25:9, Gen 49:30). The transaction was conducted in true oriental fashion, with excessive courtesy; but the large sum of 400 shekels' weight of silver was in the end required (compare 33:19, 1Ki 16:24).
See also MONEY; MONEY, CURRENT.