Genesis  35:21

Interpretation

What a sore affliction Reuben's sin was, is shown, "and Israel heard it." No more is said, but that is enough. Reuben thought that his father would never hear of it; but those that promise themselves secrecy in sin, are generally disappointed.

Glossary

Eder Place

Flock. (1. ) A city in the south of Judah, on the border of Idumea ( Josh. 15:21 ). (2. ) The second of the three sons of Mushi, of the family of Merari, appointed to the Levitical office ( 1 Chr. 23:23 ; 24:30 ). Modern identification: Khirbet es Siyar el Ghanam.