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20 Jacob set a pillar (memorial, monument) on her grave; that is the [a]pillar of Rachel’s grave to this day. 21 Then Israel (Jacob) journeyed on and pitched his tent on the other side of the tower of Eder [the lookout point used by shepherds].

22 While Israel was living in that land, Reuben [his eldest son] went and lay with Bilhah his father’s [b]concubine, and Israel heard about it.

The Sons of Israel

Now Jacob had twelve sons—

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 35:20 This pillar was still visible at the time when Moses lived.
  2. Genesis 35:22 See note 22:24.

20 Over her tomb Jacob set up a pillar, and to this day(A) that pillar marks Rachel’s tomb.(B)

21 Israel moved on again and pitched his tent beyond Migdal Eder.(C) 22 While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine(D) Bilhah,(E) and Israel heard of it.

Jacob had twelve sons:

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