Genesis 35:16

Translations

Modern

Later, they set out from Bethel, and while they were still some distance from Ephrath, Rachel began to give birth, and her labor was difficult.

Traditional

And they journeyed from Beth–el; and there was but a little way to come to Ephrath: and Rachel travailed, and she had hard labour.

Literal

And they journeyed from Bethel, and there was still some distance of land to go to Ephrathah, and Rachel gave birth, and she had great difficulty in giving birth.

Latin

Egressus autem inde, venit verno tempore ad terram quæ ducit Ephratam: in qua cum parturiret Rachel,

Original

Hebrew

English

Later, they set out from Bethel, and while they were still some distance from Ephrath, Rachel began to give birth, and her labor was difficult.

Notes

Genesis 35:16–20

Benjamin's birth completed the family. But it was a sad event because Rachel died during childbirth (see study note on 31:32).

Genesis 35:1–29

This chapter discusses God's promises, Jacob's vow, and how Jacob's sons continue the covenant. Deborah, Rachel, and Isaac died. This marked the end of an era and the story of Isaac's family (25:19–35:29).
They removed idols (35:1–4) and established pure worship (35:6–7). During this time, they needed to renew their faith so Jacob's sons could continue the covenant.

Theme notes and profiles

Jacob Rachel Symbolic Numbers

Events

Rachel dies giving birth to Benjamin

Related verses

Micah 5:2
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.
Genesis 48:7
Now as for me, when I was returning from Paddan, to my sorrow Rachel died along the way in the land of Canaan, some distance from Ephrath. So I buried her there beside the road to Ephrath” (that is, Bethlehem).
Matthew 2:16
When Herod saw that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was filled with rage. Sending orders, he put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, according to the time he had learned from the Magi.
Genesis 35:19
So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem).
1 Timothy 2:15
Women, however, will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.
Genesis 3:16
To the woman He said: “I will sharply increase your pain in childbirth; in pain you will bring forth children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.”
Psalm 132:6
We heard that the ark was in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of Jaar.
1 Chronicles 2:19
When Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore to him Hur.
Ruth 1:2
The man’s name was Elimelech, his wife’s name was Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Chilion. They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem in Judah, and they entered the land of Moab and settled there.
Matthew 2:18
“A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.”
2 Kings 5:19
“Go in peace,” said Elisha. But after Naaman had traveled a short distance,
Matthew 2:1
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,

People

Rachel: Wife of Jacob; mother of Joseph and Benjamin

Places

Bethel: Important city in Israel, associated with Abraham and Jacob Bethlehem: City of David's birth and Jesus' birth

Glossary

Bethlehem Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Burial, Burial Customs Ebla Tablets El-Elohe-Israel Ephrath (Place) Genealogy Genesis, Book of Jacob Patriarchs, Period of the Rachel Ramah

Topics

Bethlehem: A City Southwest of Jerusalem: Rachel Dies and is Buried At Ephratah: Also Called Ephrath: The Ancient Name of Beth-Lehem-Judah Jacob: Journeys to Ephrath Rachel: Later Productiveness of; Becomes the Mother of Benjamin

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