being gathered to one's fathers

A form of be gathered to one's fathers — To be buried together with one's forebears; hence, to die.

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of be gathered to one's fathers
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being gathered to one's fathers. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/being%20gathered%20to%20one's%20fathers

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“being gathered to one's fathers.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/being%20gathered%20to%20one's%20fathers. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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