V.2 The first time that weeping is mentioned in scripture. Jesus wept at the death of a person. Death and weeping are companions (Rev. 21:4).
V.3-20 This long detail surely tells us of the high regard in which Abraham was held by his neighbors. What a nice thing it is to have our neighbors think well of us! NOT that we are to try to be popular with them — for a faithful believer in the Lord Jesus will never be popular with the world (John 15:18-19; 1 John 3:13). You will see how close were Abraham and Sarah (Heb. 11:11-13; 1 Pet. 3:5-6. Turn to Hebrews 11:3-14 to see that inside Abraham’s heart. He had something beyond the tears and the grave. Death for a believer is a combination of tears and hope (See 1 Thess. 4:13-18).