Rachel
Generation 24 from Adam
Biography
Jacob's beloved wife for whom he worked fourteen years. Beautiful and loved, Rachel was barren for many years while her sister Leah bore children. This caused great rivalry and heartache. God eventually remembered Rachel, and she bore Joseph and later Benjamin, dying in childbirth with Benjamin. Her tomb near Bethlehem became a memorial.
Rachel represents the pain of barrenness and God's faithfulness in answering prayer. Her sons Joseph and Benjamin became two important tribes of Israel.
Life Events
Age 0
Met Jacob at the well
Age 7
Jacob worked seven years for her
Age 7
Laban deceived Jacob with Leah
Age 7
Married Jacob
Age 0
Birth of Joseph
Age 0
Died giving birth to Benjamin
Spouse
Jacob or Israel
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Parents
Laban
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Siblings (1)
Leah
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Related Scriptures
"The sons of Rachel; Joseph, and Benjamin:"