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Rachel

Facts:

Rachel was one of Jacob's wives. She and her sister Leah were the daughters of Laban, Jacob's uncle.

  • Rachel was the mother of Joseph and Benjamin, whose descendants became two of the tribes of Israel.
  • For many years, Rachel was not able to have any children. Then God enabled her to give birth to Joseph.
  • Years later, as she gave birth to Benjamin, Rachel died, and Jacob buried her near Bethlehem.

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(See also: Bethlehem, Jacob, Laban, Leah, Joseph (OT), twelve tribes of Israel)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H7354, G4478