Genesis 46:22
New International Version
These were the sons of Rachel who were born to Jacob—fourteen in all.

New Living Translation
These were the sons of Rachel and Jacob. The number of Jacob’s descendants through Rachel was fourteen.

English Standard Version
These are the sons of Rachel, who were born to Jacob—fourteen persons in all.

Berean Standard Bible
These are the sons of Rachel born to Jacob—fourteen in all.

King James Bible
These are the sons of Rachel, which were born to Jacob: all the souls were fourteen.

New King James Version
These were the sons of Rachel, who were born to Jacob: fourteen persons in all.

New American Standard Bible
These are the sons of Rachel, who were born to Jacob; there were fourteen persons in all.

NASB 1995
These are the sons of Rachel, who were born to Jacob; there were fourteen persons in all.

NASB 1977
These are the sons of Rachel, who were born to Jacob; there were fourteen persons in all.

Legacy Standard Bible
These are the sons of Rachel, who were born to Jacob; there were fourteen persons in all.

Amplified Bible
These are the sons of Rachel, who were born to Jacob; [there were] fourteen persons in all [two sons and twelve grandchildren].

Christian Standard Bible
These were Rachel’s sons who were born to Jacob: fourteen persons.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
These were Rachel’s sons who were born to Jacob: 14 persons.

American Standard Version
These are the sons of Rachel, who were born to Jacob: all the souls were fourteen.

English Revised Version
These are the sons of Rachel, which were born to Jacob: all the souls were fourteen.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These were the descendants of Rachel who were born to Jacob. The total was 14.

Good News Translation
These fourteen are the descendants of Jacob by Rachel.

International Standard Version
These were all the sons of Rachel, who were born for Jacob—fourteen in all.

Majority Standard Bible
These are the sons of Rachel born to Jacob?fourteen in all.

NET Bible
These were the sons of Rachel who were born to Jacob, fourteen in all.

New Heart English Bible
These are the sons of Rachel who were born to Jacob: all the persons were fourteen.

Webster's Bible Translation
These are the sons of Rachel, who were born to Jacob; all the souls were fourteen.

World English Bible
These are the sons of Rachel, who were born to Jacob: all the souls were fourteen.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
These [are] sons of Rachel, who were born to Jacob; all the persons [are] fourteen.

Young's Literal Translation
These are sons of Rachel, who were born to Jacob; all the persons are fourteen.

Smith's Literal Translation
These the sons of Rachel which she bare to Jacob; all the souls fourteen.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
These are the sons of Rachel, whom she bore to Jacob: all the souls, four- teen.

Catholic Public Domain Version
These are the sons of Rachel, whom she bore to Jacob: all these souls are fourteen.

New American Bible
These are the sons whom Rachel bore to Jacob—fourteen persons in all.

New Revised Standard Version
(these are the children of Rachel, who were born to Jacob—fourteen persons in all).
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
These are the sons of Rachel, whom she bore to Jacob, fourteen persons in all.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
These are the sons of Rakhil who had borne fourteen souls to Yaquuv.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
These are the sons of Rachel, who were born to Jacob; all the souls were fourteen.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
These are the sons of Rachel, which she bore to Jacob; all the souls eighteen.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Children of Rachel
21The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard. 22These are the sons of Rachel born to Jacob— fourteen in all.

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 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 48:5
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 48:13-20
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. / Then he blessed Joseph and said: “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, ...

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, ...

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; ...

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.

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.

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. ...

Acts 7:9-14
Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. / Then famine and great suffering swept across Egypt and Canaan, and our fathers could not find food. ...

Hebrews 11:21
By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.

Revelation 7:8
from the tribe of Zebulun 12,000, from the tribe of Joseph 12,000, and from the tribe of Benjamin 12,000.


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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.














These are the sons of Rachel
Rachel was the beloved wife of Jacob, and her sons held a special place in Jacob's heart. Rachel's story is one of deep longing and eventual fulfillment, as she initially struggled with barrenness before giving birth to Joseph and Benjamin. Her sons, Joseph and Benjamin, became significant figures in the history of Israel. Joseph's rise to power in Egypt and his role in saving his family from famine is a central narrative in Genesis. Rachel's burial near Bethlehem (Genesis 35:19) is a poignant reminder of her importance and the sorrow associated with her early death.

born to Jacob
Jacob, also known as Israel, is the patriarch whose twelve sons became the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel. The birth of Rachel's sons to Jacob signifies the continuation of God's covenant promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Jacob's favoritism towards Rachel and her sons, particularly Joseph, led to familial tensions and significant events, such as Joseph's sale into slavery by his brothers, which ultimately fulfilled God's plan for the preservation of Jacob's family.

fourteen in all
This number includes the sons and grandsons of Rachel through Joseph and Benjamin. Joseph had two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, born in Egypt, who were later adopted by Jacob as his own (Genesis 48:5). This adoption effectively gave Rachel a double portion, a sign of her favored status. The number fourteen symbolizes completeness and the fulfillment of God's promise to multiply Jacob's descendants. This enumeration underscores the growth of Jacob's family, setting the stage for the emergence of the nation of Israel.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Rachel
The beloved wife of Jacob, who bore him two sons, Joseph and Benjamin. Her account is significant in the account of Jacob's family and the tribes of Israel.

2. Jacob
Also known as Israel, he is the patriarch of the twelve tribes of Israel. His journey and family dynamics are central to the Genesis account.

3. Joseph
Rachel's firstborn son, who became a prominent figure in Egypt and played a crucial role in the survival of his family during famine.

4. Benjamin
The youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, whose descendants became one of the tribes of Israel.

5. Fourteen in all
This number includes the sons and grandsons of Rachel, emphasizing the growth and significance of her lineage within the tribes of Israel.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in Family Dynamics
Despite human imperfections and family strife, God's plan prevails. Rachel's sons played pivotal roles in the history of Israel, demonstrating God's ability to work through complex family situations.

The Significance of Legacy
Rachel's legacy is seen in her sons, Joseph and Benjamin, who became leaders and symbols of God's faithfulness. Our actions and faith can have lasting impacts on future generations.

Trust in God's Timing
Rachel's account reminds us of the importance of patience and trust in God's timing. Her struggles and eventual blessings encourage believers to remain faithful amidst trials.

The Role of Women in God's Plan
Rachel's life illustrates the significant role women play in God's redemptive history. Her account encourages us to value and recognize the contributions of women in the faith community.(22) All the souls were fourteen.--Made up of Joseph and two sons, and Benjamin and ten sons.

Verse 22. - These are the sons of Rachel, which were born to Jacob: all the souls were fourteen.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
These
אֵ֚לֶּה (’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

are the sons
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

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

born
יֻלַּ֖ד (yul·laḏ)
Verb - QalPass - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

to Jacob—
לְיַעֲקֹ֑ב (lə·ya·‘ă·qōḇ)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc

fourteen
אַרְבָּעָ֥ה (’ar·bā·‘āh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 702: Four

in all.
נֶ֖פֶשׁ (ne·p̄eš)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion


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