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And as for me, when I came from Paddan, Rachel died by me in the land of Canaan in the way, when there was still some distance to come unto Ephrath: and I buried her there in the way to Ephrath (the same is Beth-lehem).

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The right of primogeniture has been forfeited by Reuben. The double portion in the inheritance is now transferred to Joseph. He is the first-born o…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Rachel died by me. —Heb., died upon me, or as we would say, “died in my arms.” The mention of Rachel is to accou…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And as for me, when I came from Padan. He mentions the death and burial of his wife Rachel, so that the name of his mother might be a stim…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And as for me, when I came from Padan
From Syria, from Laban's house: Rachel died by me in the land of C…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The deathbeds of believers, with the prayers and counsels of dying persons, are suited to make serious impressions upon the young, the carefree, an…

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