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Genesis 35

Genesis 35:24

The Sons of Jacob · Genesis 35:21–26
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Translations

Modern
The sons of Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin.
Traditional
The sons of Rachel; Joseph, and Benjamin:
Literal
…the sons of Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin;
Latin
Filii Rachel: Joseph et Benjamin.

Original

Hebrew
English
The sons of Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin.

Notes

Genesis 35:23–26

The 12 sons of Jacob became the leaders of the 12 tribes of Israel. Their names are the beginnings of the nation.

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 Symbolic Numbers

Events

Parallels

1 Chronicles 2:1–2

People

Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel Joseph: Son of Jacob, ruler in Egypt Rachel: Wife of Jacob; mother of Joseph and Benjamin

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Brother Concubinage, Concubines Ebla Tablets Genealogy Genesis, Book of Patriarchs, Period of the

Topics

Benjamin: Son of Jacob by Rachel Genealogy of Jacob Jacob: Descendants of Jacob: List of the Names of his Twelve Sons Rachel: Later Productiveness of; Becomes the Mother of Benjamin The Tribes of Israel: Descended from Jacob's Sons