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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 to Ephrath, and I buried her there in the way to Ephrath (the same is Beth-lehem)."
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Honoring a Beloved Wife
Commentators explain that Jacob mentions his beloved wife Rachel's premature death to justify elevating her son, Joseph. By adopting Joseph's two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, Jacob effectively gives Joseph the double portion of the firstborn, honoring Rachel's memory and compensating for the fact she could not have more children.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Rachel died by me. —Heb., died upon me, or as we would say, “died in my arms.” The mention of Rachel is to accou…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And as for me, when I came from Padan From Syria, from Laban's house: Rachel died by me in the land of C…
The deathbeds of believers, with the prayers and counsels of dying persons, are suited to make serious impressions upon the young, the carefree, an…
