Genesis 35:25

And the sons of Bilhah, Rachel’s handmaid; Dan, and Naphtali:

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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.

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This thought runs through Genesis 35:21-25.

Genesis 35:21 Genesis 35:22 Genesis 35:23 Genesis 35:24 Genesis 35:25

Glossary

Naphtali Person: My wrestling, the fifth son of Jacob. His mother was Bilhah, Rachel’s handmaid ( Gen. 30:8 ). When Jacob went down into Egypt, Naphtali had four sons ( Gen. 46:24 ). Little is known of him as an individual.