Genesis 35:16-21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Rachel’s Death
16 They set out from Bethel. When they were still some distance from Ephrath, Rachel began to give birth, and her labor was difficult. 17 During her difficult labor, the midwife said to her, “Don’t be afraid, for you have another son.”(A) 18 With her last breath—for she was dying—she named him Ben-oni,[a] but his father called him Benjamin.[b] 19 So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem(B)). 20 Jacob set up a marker on her grave; it is the marker at Rachel’s grave to this day.
Israel’s Sons
21 Israel set out again and pitched his tent beyond the Tower of Eder.[c]
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- Genesis 35:18 = Son of My Sorrow
- Genesis 35:18 = Son of the Right Hand
- Genesis 35:21 Or beyond Migdal-eder
Genesis 35:16-21
Common English Bible
Benjamin’s birth and Rachel’s death
16 They left Bethel, and when they were still some distance from Ephrath, Rachel went into hard labor. 17 During her difficult labor, the midwife said to her, “Don’t be afraid. You have another son.” 18 As her life faded away, just before she died, she named him Ben-oni,[a] but his father named him Benjamin.[b] 19 Rachel died and was buried near the road to Ephrath, that is, Bethlehem. 20 Jacob set up a pillar on her grave. It’s the pillar on Rachel’s tomb that’s still there today. 21 Israel continued his trip and pitched his tent farther on near the tower of Eder.
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- Genesis 35:18 Or my suffering son
- Genesis 35:18 Or right-hand son or strong son
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