Genesis 35:18

And it was in the going forth of her soul, for she died, that she called his name The son of my woe; but his father called him Benjamin.

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In The King James Version

And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Ben-oni: but his father called him Benjamin.

In Context

17And as she travailed in her labour, the midwife said to her, Fear not, for also this to thee is a son.

19And Rahel died, and was buried in the way of Ephrath, which is Beth-Lechem.

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Cross References

Genesis 35:24The sons of Rahel, Joseph and Benjamin.

Genesis 42:38But he said, My son shall not go down with you; for his brother is dead, and he alone remains; and if death should befall him in the way in which you will go, you will bring down my grey hairs with mourning unto Sheol.

Genesis 44:27And thy servant our father said to us, You know that my wife bare me two (sons).

Exodus 12:7And they shall take of the blood, and apply it upon the two posts and upon the lintel of the houses in which they eat him.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 35:17-21

Death of Rachel. ( b. c. 1732.) 16 And they journeyed from Beth-el; and there was but a little way to come to Ephrath: and Rachel travailed, and she had hard labour. 17 And it came to pass, when she was in hard labour, that the midwife said unto her, Fear not; thou shalt have this son also. 18 And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Ben-oni: but his father called him Benjamin. 19 And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which is Beth-lehem. 20 And… Read the whole commentary →

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