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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1. Jacob is comforted by God at Beersheba.
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28. Joseph meets Jacob.
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The sons of Rachel
Rachel, the beloved wife of Jacob, holds a significant place in the narrative of Genesis. Her account is one of love, longing, and divine intervention. Rachel's journey from barrenness to motherhood is a testament to God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises. In the Hebrew context, Rachel's name means "ewe," symbolizing purity and gentleness. Her sons, Joseph and Benjamin, are central figures in the unfolding account of Israel, each playing pivotal roles in God's redemptive plan.

Jacob’s wife
The phrase "Jacob’s wife" emphasizes the special bond between Jacob and Rachel. Despite the complexities of Jacob's family dynamics, Rachel was the wife he loved most deeply. This relationship is a reflection of the covenantal love that God has for His people. In the broader scriptural context, marriage is often used as a metaphor for God's relationship with Israel and, by extension, Christ's relationship with the Church. Rachel's role as Jacob's wife underscores the importance of love and commitment in God's design for family and community.

Joseph
Joseph, the firstborn son of Rachel, is a key figure in the Genesis narrative. His life is marked by dreams, betrayal, and eventual exaltation. The name Joseph means "He will add," reflecting Rachel's hope for more children and God's provision. Joseph's account is a powerful illustration of God's sovereignty and providence. Despite the trials he faced, Joseph remained faithful, and God used him to preserve the nation of Israel during a time of famine. His life foreshadows the coming of Christ, who would also be rejected by His own but ultimately exalted to save His people.

and Benjamin
Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, holds a unique place in the family. His name, meaning "son of the right hand," signifies strength and favor. Benjamin's birth was bittersweet, as it resulted in Rachel's death, yet he became a symbol of hope and continuity for Jacob. In the historical context, the tribe of Benjamin would later produce significant leaders, including King Saul and the Apostle Paul. Benjamin's inclusion in this verse highlights the theme of God's faithfulness across generations, ensuring the survival and prosperity of His chosen people.

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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