Genesis 35:20
“And Jacob set a pillar upon her grave: that is the pillar of Rachel's grave unto this day.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Israel journeyed,.... Having stayed near Bethlehem, as it is said, about two months (h); this is the first time…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 35:1-29
- The Death of Isaac 8. דברה deborâh, Deborah, “bee.” בּכוּת אלּון 'alôn-bākût, Allon-bakuth, “oak of weeping.” 16.…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Jacob set a pillar upon her grave - Was not this the origin of funeral monuments? In ancient times, and among rude…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 35:16-20
We have here the story of the death of Rachel, the beloved wife of Jacob. 1. She fell in travail by the way, not able to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Genesis 35:16-22
(J). Birth of Benjamin and Death of Rachel
"The meaning of the statement that Rachel died when Benjamin was born is that…
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