Translations
Modern
Israel again set out and pitched his tent beyond the Tower of Eder.
Traditional
And Israel journeyed, and spread his tent beyond the tower of Edar.
Literal
And Israel journeyed, and he pitched his tent beyond the Tower of Eder.
Latin
Egressus inde, fixit tabernaculum trans Turrem gregis.
Original
Hebrew
English
Israel again set out and pitched his tent beyond the Tower of Eder.
Notes
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
Events
- Rachel dies giving birth to Benjaminc. 1739 BC
Parallels
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Places
Tower of Eder: A tower near Bethlehem, associated with the Messiah
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Edar Eder (Place) Genealogy Genesis, Book of Patriarchs, Period of the Ramah Watchtower
Topics
Edar: A Tower Eder: A Place Near Ephrath Tower of Edar Towers: Edar