Genesis 35:24
“The sons of Rachel; Joseph, and Benjamin:”
Genesis 35:24 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- The sons of Rachel; Joseph, and Benjamin:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- The sons of Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- the sons of Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin;
- DARBYDarby
- The sons of Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The sons of Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Sons of Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The sons of Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.
Context: Genesis 35
22And 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:
23The sons of Leah; Reuben, Jacob's firstborn, and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun:
24The sons of Rachel; Joseph, and Benjamin:
25And the sons of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid; Dan, and Naphtali:
26And the sons of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid; Gad, and Asher: these are the sons of Jacob, which were born to him in Padanaram.
About Genesis 35: Jacob's Return to Bethel
God tells Jacob to move to Bethel and to get rid of foreign gods. Jacob renames the place Bethel and builds an altar to God.
Commentary
Genesis 35 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Genesis, as it marks a major transition in the life of Jacob. After a tumultuous period of conflict and deception, Jacob is finally reconciled with his brother Esau and is ready to move on with his life.