Genesis 35:16 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁴And Jacob set up a pillar in the place where he talked with him, even a pillar of stone: and he poured a drink offering thereon, and he poured oil thereon.

¹⁵And Jacob called the name of the place where God spake with him, Beth-el.

¹⁶And they journeyed from Beth-el; and there was but a little way to come to Ephrath: and Rachel travailed, and she had hard labour.

¹⁷And it came to pass, when she was in hard labour, that the midwife said unto her, Fear not; thou shalt have this son also.

¹⁸And 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.

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Reflection Questions

How do you handle difficult situations in your life?

What does this story teach you about resilience?

When have you had to push through a tough time?

Life Application

resilience

Reflect on the challenges you have overcome and how they have shaped you.

family

Consider the sacrifices made by family members for your well-being.

People in This Verse

RachelOT

Rachel is the daughter of Laban and the favored wife of Jacob. Her story is central to the narrative of Jacob's family and the development of the tribes of Israel.

First appearance: Genesis 29:6

Places in This Verse

Ephrath(Bethlehem, West Bank today)

Ephrath is recognized as the birthplace of Benjamin and later becomes known as Bethlehem, a significant city in biblical history.

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