Genesis 46:19

The sons of Rachel Jacob’s wife; Joseph, and Benjamin.

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Interpretation

We have here a particular account of Jacob's family. Though the fulfilling of promises is always sure, yet it is often slow.

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This thought runs through Genesis 46:17-19.

Benjamin Person: Son of my right hand. (1. ) The younger son of Jacob by Rachel ( Gen. 35:18 ). His birth took place at Ephrath, on the road between Bethel and Bethlehem, at a short distance from the latter place.
Rachel Person: Ewe, “the daughter”, “the somewhat petulant, peevish, and self-willed though beautiful younger daughter” of Laban, and one of Jacob’s wives ( Gen. 29:6 , 28).