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Genesis 35:18 Cross-References

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And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin. Benoni: that is, The son of my sorrow Benjamin: that is, The son of the right hand

Genesis 35:18 (KJV)

Historical Context for Genesis 35:18

People Mentioned

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Benjamintwelfth-born son of Jacob and Rachel (GEN 35:18)

Events

Death of Rachel*1687 BCDeath

It came about as her soul was departing (for she died), that she named him Ben-oni; but his father called him Benjamin. So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem). (GEN 3

Birth of Benjamin*1687 BCBirth

It came about as her soul was departing (for she died), that she named him Ben-oni; but his father called him Benjamin. So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem). (GEN 3

Commentary on Genesis 35:18

And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Ben-oni: ... This passage belongs to the Jacob narratives which demonstrate God's sovereign election overriding human merit and the transformation of a deceiver into Israel, the father of the twelve tribes. The Jacob cycle shows how divine purposes advance through flawed individuals whom God graciously transforms.Key themes include God's sovereign choice ("the older shall serve the younger"), the consequences of deception and family dysfunction, exile and return patterns, wrestling with God leading to bl...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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