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Rachel, Jacob’s favorite wife, was the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. Joseph was the father of the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh in the northern kingdom. Benjamin's descendants were in the southern kingdom. She symbolized all Israeli mothers whose children were taken into exile.
Matthew 2:18 refers to this verse regarding the killing of young boys in Bethlehem.
The Lord explained his future plan to rebuild a new nation from people who had suffered greatly during their long captivity.
People often call these four chapters "The Book of Consolation," a highlight in Old Testament revelation. Unlike the many judgment messages Jeremiah gave his people, these messages are full of hope and promise a wonderful future restoration.
Rachel Hope Beyond Judgment The New Covenant The Promise of a Second Exodus
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Parallels
People
Rachel: Wife of Jacob; mother of Joseph and Benjamin
Places
Ramah: A town in Benjamin, near Gibeah and Jerusalem
Glossary
Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Book of Jeremiah Jesus Christ, Teachings of Promise Rachel Rachel’s Tomb Rahel Ramah Slaughter of the Innocents
Topics
Children: Grief Occasioned by Loss of Prophecies Respecting Christ: The Slaying of the Children of Bethlehem Prophecy: Miscellaneous, Fulfilled: Rachel Weeping for Her Children Quotations and Allusions in the New Testament From, and To, the Old Testament Ramah: Called Rama: Prophecies Concerning The Dead: Mourning For, often: Very Great