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Genesis 35

Genesis 35:20

Benjamin Born, Rachel Dies · Genesis 35:16–20
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Translations

Modern
Jacob set up a pillar on her grave; it marks Rachel’s tomb to this day.
Traditional
And Jacob set a pillar upon her grave: that is the pillar of Rachel’s grave unto this day.
Literal
And Jacob set up a pillar over her grave; that is the pillar of the grave of Rachel to this day.
Latin
Erexitque Jacob titulum super sepulchrum ejus: hic est titulus monumenti Rachel, usque in præsentem diem.

Original

Hebrew
English
Jacob set up a pillar on her grave; it marks Rachel’s tomb to this day.

Notes

Genesis 35:20

it marks Rachel’s tomb to this day: This seems to be a later editorial comment by someone who was living in the land after the conquest and giving directions to the tomb (see Genesis Book Introduction, “Composition”).

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

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Rachel: Wife of Jacob; mother of Joseph and Benjamin

Glossary

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

Topics

Burial: Burying Places: Marked with Pillars, Rachel's Burial: Pillars Erected On Jacob: Erects a Monument at Rachel's Grave Pillars of Memorial: To Mark the Graves of the Dead Rachel: Her Death and Burial Tombstone: At Rachel's Grave