Bible Commentary

And the sons of Bilhah, Rachel’s handmaid; Dan, and Naphtali: And the sons of Bilhah,…. Then Bilhah’s sons, who was Rachel’s handmaid, and these were two, Dan and Naphtali. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible Gen 30:4-8, Gen 37:2, Gen 46:23-25 Reciprocal: Gen 29:29 – Bilhah Gen 30:6 – Dan Gen 30:8 – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 35:25”

The sons of Rachel; Joseph, and Benjamin: The sons of Rachel,…. Then Rachel’s, Jacob’s next wife, though in right his first and only one, who had two children, Joseph and Benjamin. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible It is probable that Jacob visited his father often, though it be only mentioned in this … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 35:24”

The sons of Leah; Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn, and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun: Verse 23. The sons of Leah] The children are arranged under their respective mothers, and not in order of their birth. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible The sons of Leah,…. Jacob’s first wife, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 35:23”

And it came to pass, when Israel dwelt in that land, that Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father’s concubine: and Israel heard [it]. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve: 22b 29 (P). Jacob’s Sons, and the Death of Isaac 22 b. the sons of Jacob ] The names of Jacob’s sons are … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 35:22”

And Israel journeyed, and spread his tent beyond the tower of Edar. 21. Israel ] Observe the employment of the new name as an alternative for Jacob, with especial frequency in the J narrative. the tower of Eder ] i.e. “the tower of the flock.” It is uncertain whether “Eder” is a proper name or … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 35:21”

And Jacob set a pillar upon her grave: that [is] the pillar of Rachel’s grave unto this day. Verse 20. Jacob set a pillar upon her grave] Was not this the origin of funeral monuments? In ancient times, and among rude nations, a heap of stones designated the burial place of the chief; many of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 35:20”

And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which [is] Bethlehem. 19. Ephrath ( the same is Beth-lehem)] The words, “the same is Beth-lehem,” create a difficulty; they occur also in Gen 48:7, and seem to be confirmed by Rth 4:11; Mic 5:2, “Bethlehem Ephrathah,” where the reference is to Bethlehem, S. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 35:19”

And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Ben-oni: but his father called him Benjamin. 18. her soul ] The nephesh, or “soul,” the vital principle: cf. 1Ki 17:21, “let this child’s soul come unto him again.” Ben-oni ] i.e. the son of my … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 35:18”

And it came to pass, when she was in hard labor, that the midwife said unto her, Fear not; thou shalt have this son also. 17. another son ] Lit. “for this also is a son for thee.” Perhaps the reference is to Rachel’s prayer (Gen 30:24), “the Lord add to me another son,” when … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 35:17”

And they journeyed from Bethel; and there was but a little way to come to Ephrath: and Rachel travailed, and she had hard labor. 16. some way ] The word in the Heb. denotes a measure of distance. What it was, however, cannot be determined. It is found in Gen 48:7 and 2Ki 5:19. LXX … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 35:16”