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Genesis 35

Genesis 35:25

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

Modern
The sons of Rachel’s maidservant Bilhah were Dan and Naphtali.
Traditional
And the sons of Bilhah, Rachel’s handmaid; Dan, and Naphtali:
Literal
…and the sons of Bilhah, maidservant of Rachel: Dan and Naphtali;
Latin
Filii Balæ ancillæ Rachelis: Dan et Nephthali.

Original

Hebrew
English
The sons of Rachel’s maidservant Bilhah were Dan and Naphtali.

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

Bilhah: Rachel's maidservant and mother of Dan and Naphtali Dan: Fifth son of Jacob, founder of Israelite tribe Naphtali: Son of Jacob, founder of the tribe of Naphtali Rachel: Wife of Jacob; mother of Joseph and Benjamin

Glossary

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

Topics

Bilhah: Rachael's Servant: Mother of Dan and Naphtali Dan: Fifth Son of Jacob and Bilhah Genealogy of Jacob Jacob: Descendants of Jacob: List of the Names of his Twelve Sons Naphtali: Son of Jacob and Bilhah The Tribes of Israel: Descended from Jacob's Sons