The story of Rachel

Rachel was a biblical figure, the daughter of Laban and the wife of Jacob. She was the younger sister of Leah, and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. Rachel is best known for her role in the biblical narrative as the beloved wife of Jacob. She was a devoted wife and mother, and her love for her husband and children was so strong that she was willing to risk her own life to save them. Rachel was also known for her beauty, and her beauty was so great that Jacob was willing to work for her father for seven years in order to marry her. Rachel's life was filled with tragedy. She was barren for many years, and her sister Leah was able to bear children while she was not. This caused her great pain and sorrow, and she eventually died in childbirth while giving birth to her second son, Benjamin. Rachel is remembered for her faithfulness and devotion to her husband and children, and her love for them was so strong that she was willing to risk her own life to save them. She is also remembered for her beauty, and her beauty was so great that Jacob was willing to work for her father for seven years in order to marry her.
Name meaning
Ewe or female sheep
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
Prophet
First mention
Genesis 29:6
Appearances in the Bible
46 mentions
In Hebrew
רחל