KJV ORIGINAL
And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which is Bethlehem.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Rachel died and was buried on the road to Ephrath, which is Bethlehem.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the death and burial of Rachel, Jacob's beloved wife, who died while traveling and was buried near Bethlehem.
📚 Historical Context
Rachel died while giving birth to Benjamin during Jacob's family's journey back to his homeland. She was buried along the roadside rather than in the family tomb, which was unusual but necessary due to the circumstances. The location near Bethlehem would later become significant as the birthplace of King David and Jesus Christ.
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