Benjamin Son Of Jacob And Rachel

Exactly why he was named that by Rachel and Jacob is not mentioned.

Benjamin son of jacob and rachel. Son of Jacob by Rachel. Of Jacobs two wives and two concubines the only one he ever was in. Answer 1 of 6.

For over 1000 years tradition has identified the tomb of Rachel Jacobs wife and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem. Originally named Ben-oni or son of my affliction by his mother as she lay dying in labor his name was later changed to Benjamin meaning son of. But they buried Rachel by the side of the road leading from Bethlehem to Jerusalem.

But to the north of Jerusalem lies a special site that contains a great mystery the mystery of Rachels grave. He goes on to cite a verse from Psalms 8018. NASB 1995 The sons of Jacobs wife Rachel.

Benjamin is Jacobs beloved son that was born in the season of Jacobs old age. He also had 4 sons with the concubines of Leah and Rachel. Youngest son of Jacob by Rachel who died on the road between Beth-el and Ephrath while giving him birth.

A Thousand of With Shimei Came to Meet David on his Return. He had 6 sons with Leah Gen 2931-35Gen 3017-20 and one with Rachel Gen 3022-24 who was Joseph. The conversation turns to a private moment between the two brothers.

The birth of Benjamin was very very painful for Rachel. Following their mothers early death they are raised by Bilhah. They are separated when Joseph is sold and taken to Egypt.