Translations
Modern
These are the sons of Rachel born to Jacob—fourteen in all.
Traditional
These are the sons of Rachel, which were born to Jacob: all the souls were fourteen.
Literal
These are the sons of Rachel who were born to Jacob—four and ten souls in all.
Latin
Hi filii Rachel quos genuit Jacob: omnes animæ, quatuordecim.
Original
Hebrew
English
These are the sons of Rachel born to Jacob—fourteen in all.
Notes
This family history of Jacob's sons shows that all the tribes of Israel went to Egypt together. They would also leave together (see the book of Exodus).
This section marks a transition as the family moved from Canaan to Goshen, where they would live for the next 400years.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
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) Book of Exodus Family Life and Relations Famine Genealogy Genesis, Book of Goshen Jacob Patriarchs, Period of the
Topics
Israel: Number of, Who Went Into Egypt Jacob: Descendants of Jacob: The List of his Children and Grandchildren Who Went Down Into Egypt