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
International Standard Version
Rachel Dies in Childbirth
16 Later, they set out from Beth-el. While still a long way[a] from Ephrathah, Rachel started to have trouble giving birth. 17 While she was suffering due to her difficult labor, the midwife told her, “Don’t fear! You’re going to have another son.”
18 Just before she died,[b] Rachel called her son’s[c] name Ben-oni,[d] but his father Jacob[e] named him Benjamin.[f] 19 So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrathah, also known as Bethlehem. 20 Jacob erected a pillar over her grave, and that pillar stands over Rachel’s grave to this day.
Jacob Settles Near Migdal Eder
21 Jacob continued his travels, and eventually pitched his tent facing Migdal Eder.
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- Genesis 35:16 Lit. a distance of land
- Genesis 35:18 Lit. As her soul was departing while she was dying
- Genesis 35:18 Lit. called his
- Genesis 35:18 The Heb. name Ben-oni means child of my pain
- Genesis 35:18 The Heb. lacks Jacob
- Genesis 35:18 The Heb. name Benjamin means child of my right hand
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