Genesis 35:16

Later, they set out from Beth-el. While still a long way from Ephrathah, Rachel started to have trouble giving birth.

Micah 5:2

"As for you, Bethlehem of Ephrathah, even though you remain least among the clans of Judah, nevertheless, the one who rules in Israel for me will emerge from you. His existence has been from antiquity, even from eternity.

Genesis 48:7

"Now as for me, Rachel died after I arrived in Canaan from Paddan, much to my sorrow. While I was on my journey to Ephrathah (also known as Bethlehem), I buried her there."

Matthew 2:18

"A voice was heard in Ramah: wailing and great mourning. Rachel was crying for her children. She refused to be comforted, because they no longer existed."

Genesis 3:16

He told the woman, "I'll greatly increase the pain of your labor during childbirth. It will be painful for you to bear children, "since your trust is turning toward your husband, and he will dominate you."

Genesis 35:19

So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrathah, also known as Bethlehem.

Ruth 1:2

The man's name was Elimelech, his wife's name was Naomi, and their two sons were named Mahlon and Chilion Ephrathites from Bethlehem of Judah. They journeyed to the country of Moab and lived there for some time.

2 Kings 5:19

"Go in peace," he said. So Naaman left.

1 Chronicles 2:19

When Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore him Hur.

Psalm 132:6

We heard about it in Ephrata; we found it in the fields of Jaar.

Matthew 2:1

After Jesus had been born in Bethlehem of Judea during the reign of King Herod, wise men arrived in Jerusalem from the east

Matthew 2:16

Herod flew into a rage when he learned that he had been tricked by the wise men, so he ordered the execution of all the male children in Bethlehem and all its neighboring regions, who were two years old and younger, according to the time that he had determined from the wise men.

1 Timothy 2:15

even though she will be saved through the birth of the Child, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, along with good judgment.

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Summary

And they journeyed from Bethel; and there was but a little way to come to Ephrath: and Rachel travailed, and she had hard labour.

A little way to come

Bible References

A little way to come

2 Kings 5:19
"Go in peace," he said. So Naaman left.

Ephrath

Genesis 48:7
"Now as for me, Rachel died after I arrived in Canaan from Paddan, much to my sorrow. While I was on my journey to Ephrathah (also known as Bethlehem), I buried her there."
Ruth 1:2
The man's name was Elimelech, his wife's name was Naomi, and their two sons were named Mahlon and Chilion Ephrathites from Bethlehem of Judah. They journeyed to the country of Moab and lived there for some time.
1 Chronicles 2:19
When Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore him Hur.
Psalm 132:6
We heard about it in Ephrata; we found it in the fields of Jaar.
Micah 5:2
"As for you, Bethlehem of Ephrathah, even though you remain least among the clans of Judah, nevertheless, the one who rules in Israel for me will emerge from you. His existence has been from antiquity, even from eternity.
Matthew 2:1
After Jesus had been born in Bethlehem of Judea during the reign of King Herod, wise men arrived in Jerusalem from the east

Hard labour

Genesis 3:16
He told the woman, "I'll greatly increase the pain of your labor during childbirth. It will be painful for you to bear children, "since your trust is turning toward your husband, and he will dominate you."
1 Timothy 2:15
even though she will be saved through the birth of the Child, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, along with good judgment.

General references

Genesis 35:24
Rachel's sons were Joseph and Benjamin.
Genesis 44:27
"Then your servant, our father, told us, "You know my wife bore me two sons.
Numbers 1:36
The genealogies of Benjamin's descendants were recorded individually, according to their tribes and ancestral houses, as were the names of all the men 20 years and above who could serve in the army.

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