Genesis 35:19

Translations

Modern

So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem).

Traditional

And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which is Beth–lehem.

Literal

And Rachel died, and was buried on the way to Ephrathah, that is, Bethlehem.

Latin

Mortua est ergo Rachel, et sepulta est in via quæ ducit Ephratam, hæc est Bethlehem.

Original

Hebrew

English

So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem).

Notes

Genesis 35:19

Jacob did not carry Rachel’s body to the family tomb at Machpelah (23:1–20; 25:9; 49:30; 50:13) but buried her in the territory that would be Benjamin’s (see Josh 18:21–28; 1 Sam 10:2).

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 Benjaminc. 1739 BC

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).
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.
Ruth 4:11
“We are witnesses,” said the elders and all the people at the gate. “May the LORD make the woman entering your home like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel. May you be prosperous in Ephrathah and famous in Bethlehem.
Matthew 2:6
‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’”
Matthew 2:1
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,
Matthew 2:16–18
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.
Micah 6:2
Hear, O mountains, the LORD’s indictment, you enduring foundations of the earth. For the LORD has a case against His people, and He will argue it against Israel:
Joshua 19:15
It also included Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem. There were twelve cities, along with their villages.

People

Rachel: Wife of Jacob; mother of Joseph and Benjamin

Places

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 Rachel’s Tomb 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: Her Death and Burial

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