Genesis 46:19
New International Version
The sons of Jacob’s wife Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.

New Living Translation
The sons of Jacob’s wife Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin.

English Standard Version
The sons of Rachel, Jacob’s wife: Joseph and Benjamin.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Jacob’s wife Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.

King James Bible
The sons of Rachel Jacob's wife; Joseph, and Benjamin.

New King James Version
The sons of Rachel, Jacob’s wife, were Joseph and Benjamin.

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Jacob’s wife Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.

NASB 1995
The sons of Jacob’s wife Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.

NASB 1977
The sons of Jacob’s wife Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Jacob’s wife Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Rachel, Jacob’s wife: Joseph and Benjamin.

Christian Standard Bible
The sons of Jacob’s wife Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The sons of Jacob’s wife Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.

American Standard Version
The sons of Rachel Jacob's wife: Joseph and Benjamin.

English Revised Version
The sons of Rachel Jacob's wife; Joseph and Benjamin.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The sons of Jacob's wife Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin.

Good News Translation
Jacob's wife Rachel bore him two sons: Joseph and Benjamin.

International Standard Version
Jacob's wife Rachel's sons were Joseph and Benjamin.

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Jacob?s wife Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.

NET Bible
The sons of Rachel the wife of Jacob: Joseph and Benjamin.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Rachel, Jacob?s wife: Joseph and Benjamin.

Webster's Bible Translation
The sons of Rachel Jacob's wife; Joseph, and Benjamin.

World English Bible
The sons of Rachel, Jacob’s wife: Joseph and Benjamin.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Sons of Rachel, Jacob’s wife: Joseph and Benjamin.

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Rachel, Jacob's wife: Joseph and Benjamin.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Rachel, Jacob's wife: Joseph and Benjamin.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Rachel Jacob's wife: Joseph and Benjamin.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Rachel, the wife of Jacob: Joseph and Benjamin.

New American Bible
The sons of Jacob’s wife Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.

New Revised Standard Version
The children of Jacob’s wife Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The sons of Rachel Jacob's wife: Joseph, and Benjamin.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Rakhil, the wife of Yaquuv: Yoseph and Benjamin.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The sons of Rachel Jacob's wife: Joseph and Benjamin.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sons of Rachel, the wife of Jacob; Joseph, and Benjamin.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Children of Rachel
19The sons of Jacob’s wife Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin. 20Manasseh and Ephraim were born to Joseph in the land of Egypt by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.…

Cross References
Genesis 35:24
The sons of Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin.

Genesis 30:22-24
Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb, / and she conceived and gave birth to a son. “God has taken away my shame,” she said. / She named him Joseph, and said, “May the LORD add to me another son.”

Genesis 37:3
Now Israel loved Joseph more than his other sons, because Joseph had been born to him in his old age; so he made him a robe of many colors.

Genesis 41:50-52
Before the years of famine arrived, two sons were born to Joseph by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On. / Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, “God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father’s household.” / And the second son he named Ephraim, saying, “God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.”

Genesis 48:1-2
Some time later Joseph was told, “Your father is ill.” So he set out with his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. / When Jacob was told, “Your son Joseph has come to you,” Israel rallied his strength and sat up in bed.

Genesis 48:5
And now your two sons born to you in Egypt before I came to you here shall be reckoned as mine; Ephraim and Manasseh shall be mine, just as Reuben and Simeon are mine.

Genesis 48:13-14
And Joseph took both of them—with Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel’s left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel’s right hand—and brought them close to him. / But Israel stretched out his right hand and put it on the head of Ephraim, the younger; and crossing his hands, he put his left on Manasseh’s head, although Manasseh was the firstborn.

Genesis 49:22-26
Joseph is a fruitful vine—a fruitful vine by a spring, whose branches scale the wall. / The archers attacked him with bitterness; they aimed at him in hostility. / Yet he steadied his bow, and his strong arms were tempered by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, in the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, ...

1 Chronicles 2:1-2
These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

1 Chronicles 5:1-2
These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. / And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.

Exodus 1:1-5
These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: / Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; / Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; ...

Deuteronomy 33:13-17
Concerning Joseph he said: “May his land be blessed by the LORD with the precious dew from heaven above and the deep waters that lie beneath, / with the bountiful harvest from the sun and the abundant yield of the seasons, / with the best of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills, ...

Joshua 14:4
The descendants of Joseph became two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim. And no portion of the land was given to the Levites, except for cities in which to live, along with pasturelands for their flocks and herds.

1 Kings 11:28
Now Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph.

Psalm 105:17-22
He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave. / They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons, / until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right. ...


Treasury of Scripture

The sons of Rachel Jacob's wife; Joseph, and Benjamin.

Rachel.

Genesis 29:18
And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.

Genesis 30:24
And she called his name Joseph; and said, The LORD shall add to me another son.

Genesis 35:16-18,24
And they journeyed from Bethel; and there was but a little way to come to Ephrath: and Rachel travailed, and she had hard labour…

Joseph.

Genesis 37:1-36
And Jacob dwelt in the land wherein his father was a stranger, in the land of Canaan…

Genesis 39:1-23
And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither…

Genesis 40:1-45:28
And it came to pass after these things, that the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker had offended their lord the king of Egypt…

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Genesis 46
1. Jacob is comforted by God at Beersheba.
5. Thence he with his company goes into Egypt.
8. The number of his family that went into Egypt.
28. Joseph meets Jacob.
31. He instructs his brothers how to answer Pharaoh.














The sons of Jacob’s wife Rachel:
Rachel was the beloved wife of Jacob, and her story is central to the narrative of the patriarchs. She was the younger sister of Leah and the daughter of Laban. Rachel's struggle with infertility and her eventual bearing of children is a significant theme in Genesis, highlighting God's intervention and blessing. Her role as Jacob's favored wife sets the stage for the special status of her sons, Joseph and Benjamin, within the family. Rachel's death during Benjamin's birth (Genesis 35:16-19) adds a poignant note to her story, and she is remembered as a matriarch of Israel.

Joseph:
Joseph is a key figure in the Genesis narrative, known for his coat of many colors and his rise to power in Egypt. His story is one of betrayal, resilience, and divine providence. Sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph eventually becomes the second most powerful man in Egypt, saving his family from famine. Joseph's life is often seen as a type of Christ, as he suffers unjustly, forgives those who wronged him, and provides salvation for his people. His ability to interpret dreams and his wise governance are seen as gifts from God, and his story foreshadows the future enslavement and eventual exodus of the Israelites from Egypt.

and Benjamin.
Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob, holds a special place in the family as the only full brother of Joseph. His birth is marked by the death of his mother, Rachel, which adds a layer of sorrow to his story. Benjamin's tribe later becomes one of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its fierce warriors. The tribe of Benjamin plays a significant role in Israel's history, producing notable figures such as King Saul and the Apostle Paul (formerly Saul of Tarsus). Benjamin's relationship with Joseph is crucial in the reconciliation of Jacob's family, as Joseph's demand to see Benjamin tests his brothers' integrity and ultimately leads to their reunion.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jacob
Also known as Israel, he is the patriarch of the Israelite tribes. In Genesis 46, he is journeying to Egypt to reunite with his son Joseph.

2. Rachel
Jacob's beloved wife, who bore him two sons, Joseph and Benjamin. Her account is marked by her deep love for Jacob and her struggle with barrenness before God blessed her with children.

3. Joseph
The first son of Rachel and Jacob, who rose to prominence in Egypt. His journey from being sold into slavery by his brothers to becoming a powerful leader in Egypt is a testament to God's providence.

4. Benjamin
The youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. His birth was bittersweet, as Rachel died during childbirth. Benjamin holds a special place in Jacob's heart, especially after Joseph's presumed death.

5. Egypt
The land where Joseph becomes a ruler and where Jacob and his family move during a famine. Egypt serves as a place of refuge and fulfillment of God's promise to preserve Jacob's lineage.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in Family Dynamics
The account of Rachel, Joseph, and Benjamin illustrates how God works through family relationships, even amidst favoritism and conflict, to fulfill His purposes.

The Role of Suffering in God's Plan
Rachel's struggle with barrenness and her death during Benjamin's birth remind us that suffering can be part of God's greater plan for blessing and legacy.

Faithfulness in Adversity
Joseph's life exemplifies steadfast faith and integrity, showing that God can use difficult circumstances to bring about His will.

The Importance of Reconciliation
The eventual reunion of Jacob's family in Egypt underscores the power of forgiveness and reconciliation in healing broken relationships.Verse 19. - The sons of Rachel Jacob's wife (cf. Genesis 44:27); Joseph and Benjamin.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons
בְּנֵ֤י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Jacob’s
יַֽעֲקֹ֔ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc

wife
אֵ֣שֶׁת (’ê·šeṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female

Rachel:
רָחֵל֙ (rā·ḥêl)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7354: Rachel -- a wife of Jacob

Joseph
יוֹסֵ֖ף (yō·w·sêp̄)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites

and Benjamin.
וּבִנְיָמִֽן׃ (ū·ḇin·yā·min)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites


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