Genesis 35:24 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The sons of Rachel; Joseph, and Benjamin:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Rachel's sons were Joseph and Benjamin.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse simply lists the two sons that Rachel, Jacob's beloved wife, gave birth to.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of a genealogical record listing all of Jacob's twelve sons who would become the founders of the twelve tribes of Israel. Rachel was Jacob's second wife (though his first love), and she struggled with infertility for many years before giving birth to Joseph, and later died giving birth to Benjamin.

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