Thematic Bible
Genesis 49:1 (show verse)
Then Jacob called his sons and said, "Gather together so that I can tell you what will happen with you in {days to come}.
Genesis 49:2 (show verse)
Assemble and hear, O sons of Jacob! Listen to Israel your father!
Genesis 49:3 (show verse)
Reuben, you [are] my firstborn, my strength, and the firstfruit of my vigor, excelling in rank and excelling in power.
Character » Instances of instability » Reuben
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Forfeited by reuben
the First-born » Privileges of » Could be forfeited by misconduct
the First-born » The beginning of strength and excellency of power
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Upon reuben
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Parents » Paternal reproaches
Reuben » Jacob's prophetic benediction upon
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Forfeited by reuben
the First-born » Privileges of » Could be forfeited by misconduct
the First-born » The beginning of strength and excellency of power
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Upon reuben
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Parents » Paternal reproaches
Reuben » Jacob's prophetic benediction upon
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Genesis 49:4 (show verse)
Unstable as water, you shall not excel [any longer], for you went up upon the bed of your father, then defiled [it]. You went up upon my couch!
Bilhah » Rachael's servant » Reuben's incest with
Character » Instances of instability » Reuben
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Forfeited by reuben
the First-born » Privileges of » Could be forfeited by misconduct
Incest » Instances of » Reuben
Instability » Instances of » Reuben
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Upon reuben
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Parents » Paternal reproaches
Reuben » commits » Incest
Reuben » Jacob's prophetic benediction upon
The tribe of Reuben » Predictions respecting
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Water » Illustrative » (its instability,) of a wavering disposition
Water » Described as » Unstable
Character » Instances of instability » Reuben
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Forfeited by reuben
the First-born » Privileges of » Could be forfeited by misconduct
Incest » Instances of » Reuben
Instability » Instances of » Reuben
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Upon reuben
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Parents » Paternal reproaches
Reuben » commits » Incest
Reuben » Jacob's prophetic benediction upon
The tribe of Reuben » Predictions respecting
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Water » Illustrative » (its instability,) of a wavering disposition
Water » Described as » Unstable
Genesis 49:5 (show verse)
Simeon and Levi [are] brothers; weapons of violence [are] their swords. Let me not come into their council.
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » Simeon and levi
Anger » Instances of » Simeon and levi, on account of the humbling of their sister, dinah
Cruelty » General references to
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Simeon and levi
Levi » Avenges the seduction of dinah
Levi » Jacob's prophecy regarding
the Levites » Prophecies respecting
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Parents » Paternal reproaches
Simeon » The son of jacob
Simeon » Son of jacob » Jacob's denunciation of
Simeon » Son of jacob » With levi avenges upon the shechemites the seduction of dinah
The tribe of Simeon » Predictions respecting
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Anger » Instances of » Simeon and levi, on account of the humbling of their sister, dinah
Cruelty » General references to
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Simeon and levi
Levi » Avenges the seduction of dinah
Levi » Jacob's prophecy regarding
the Levites » Prophecies respecting
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Parents » Paternal reproaches
Simeon » The son of jacob
Simeon » Son of jacob » Jacob's denunciation of
Simeon » Son of jacob » With levi avenges upon the shechemites the seduction of dinah
The tribe of Simeon » Predictions respecting
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Genesis 49:6 (show verse)
Let not my person be joined to their company. For in their anger they killed men, and at their pleasure they hamstrung cattle.
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Saints deprecate
Anger » Avoid those given to
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » Simeon and levi
Anger » Instances of » Simeon and levi, on account of the humbling of their sister, dinah
Hamor » Murdered by the sons of jacob
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Simeon and levi
Levi » Avenges the seduction of dinah
Levi » Jacob's prophecy regarding
Murder » Examples of
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Parents » Paternal reproaches
Self-will » Exemplified » Simeon and levi
Self-will and stubbornness » Exemplified » Simeon and levi
Simeon » Son of jacob » Jacob's denunciation of
Simeon » Son of jacob » With levi avenges upon the shechemites the seduction of dinah
The tribe of Simeon » Predictions respecting
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Walls » Of houses » Could be easily dug through
Anger » Avoid those given to
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » Simeon and levi
Anger » Instances of » Simeon and levi, on account of the humbling of their sister, dinah
Hamor » Murdered by the sons of jacob
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Simeon and levi
Levi » Avenges the seduction of dinah
Levi » Jacob's prophecy regarding
Murder » Examples of
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Parents » Paternal reproaches
Self-will » Exemplified » Simeon and levi
Self-will and stubbornness » Exemplified » Simeon and levi
Simeon » Son of jacob » Jacob's denunciation of
Simeon » Son of jacob » With levi avenges upon the shechemites the seduction of dinah
The tribe of Simeon » Predictions respecting
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Walls » Of houses » Could be easily dug through
Genesis 49:7 (show verse)
Cursed be their anger, for [it is] fierce, and their wrath, for [it is] cruel. I will divide them in Jacob, and I will scatter them in Israel.
Anger » Connected with » Cruelty
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » Simeon and levi
Anger » Instances of » Simeon and levi, on account of the humbling of their sister, dinah
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Simeon and levi
Levi » Avenges the seduction of dinah
Levi » Jacob's prophecy regarding
the Levites » Prophecies respecting
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Parents » Paternal reproaches
Simeon » Son of jacob » Jacob's denunciation of
Simeon » Son of jacob » With levi avenges upon the shechemites the seduction of dinah
The tribe of Simeon » Predictions respecting
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » Simeon and levi
Anger » Instances of » Simeon and levi, on account of the humbling of their sister, dinah
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Simeon and levi
Levi » Avenges the seduction of dinah
Levi » Jacob's prophecy regarding
the Levites » Prophecies respecting
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Parents » Paternal reproaches
Simeon » Son of jacob » Jacob's denunciation of
Simeon » Son of jacob » With levi avenges upon the shechemites the seduction of dinah
The tribe of Simeon » Predictions respecting
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Genesis 49:8 (show verse)
Judah, [as for] you, your brothers shall praise you. Your hand [shall be] on the neck of your enemies. The sons of your father shall bow down to you.
the First-born » Privileges of » Could be forfeited by misconduct
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Judah
Judah » Son of jacob
Judah » Son of jacob » Prophetic benediction of his father upon
The tribe of Judah » Predictions respecting
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Salutations » By bowing
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Wine » Places celebrated for » Possessions of judah
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Judah
Judah » Son of jacob
Judah » Son of jacob » Prophetic benediction of his father upon
The tribe of Judah » Predictions respecting
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Salutations » By bowing
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Wine » Places celebrated for » Possessions of judah
Genesis 49:9 (show verse)
Judah [is] a lion's cub. From the prey, my son, you have gone up. He bowed down; he crouched like a lion and as a lioness. Who shall rouse him?
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Judah
Judah » Son of jacob » Prophetic benediction of his father upon
The tribe of Judah » Predictions respecting
Lions » Symbolical
Lions » Illustrative » Of the tribe of judah
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Judah » Son of jacob » Prophetic benediction of his father upon
The tribe of Judah » Predictions respecting
Lions » Symbolical
Lions » Illustrative » Of the tribe of judah
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Genesis 49:10 (show verse)
The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff between his feet, until Shiloh comes. And to him shall be the obedience of nations.
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Judah
Jesus Christ » Names of » Shiloh
Jews, the » Christ » Promised to
Judah » Son of jacob » Prophetic benediction of his father upon
Judah » Tribe of » Prophecies concerning
The tribe of Judah » Predictions respecting
Names » Of Christ » Shiloh » A prophetic name of Christ
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Prophecies respecting Christ » His coming at a set time
Scepter (sceptre) » Figurative
Shiloh » A name of jesus
The Nation » Kings » Sceptres of
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Jesus Christ » Names of » Shiloh
Jews, the » Christ » Promised to
Judah » Son of jacob » Prophetic benediction of his father upon
Judah » Tribe of » Prophecies concerning
The tribe of Judah » Predictions respecting
Names » Of Christ » Shiloh » A prophetic name of Christ
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Prophecies respecting Christ » His coming at a set time
Scepter (sceptre) » Figurative
Shiloh » A name of jesus
The Nation » Kings » Sceptres of
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Genesis 49:11 (show verse)
Binding his donkey to the vine and his donkey's colt to the choice vine, he washes his clothing in the wine and his garment in the blood of grapes.
Domestic Donkeys » Often fed on vine-leaves
Garments » Illustrative » (washed in wine,) of abundance
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Judah
Judah » Son of jacob » Prophetic benediction of his father upon
The tribe of Judah » Predictions respecting
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
The vine » Young cattle fed on its leaves and tender shoots
Wine » Made from grapes
Wine » Places celebrated for » Possessions of judah
Wine » Was made of » The juice of the grape
Garments » Illustrative » (washed in wine,) of abundance
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Judah
Judah » Son of jacob » Prophetic benediction of his father upon
The tribe of Judah » Predictions respecting
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
The vine » Young cattle fed on its leaves and tender shoots
Wine » Made from grapes
Wine » Places celebrated for » Possessions of judah
Wine » Was made of » The juice of the grape
Genesis 49:12 (show verse)
The eyes [are] darker than wine, and the teeth whiter than milk.
the Diet of the jews » Articles used for » Milk
Eyes » Made red by wine
Food » Articles of » Milk
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Judah
Judah » Son of jacob » Prophetic benediction of his father upon
The tribe of Judah » Predictions respecting
Milk » Illustrative of » Temporal blessings
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Wine » Places celebrated for » Possessions of judah
Wine » Inflames the eyes
Eyes » Made red by wine
Food » Articles of » Milk
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Judah
Judah » Son of jacob » Prophetic benediction of his father upon
The tribe of Judah » Predictions respecting
Milk » Illustrative of » Temporal blessings
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Wine » Places celebrated for » Possessions of judah
Wine » Inflames the eyes
Genesis 49:13 (show verse)
Zebulun shall settle by the shore of the sea. He [shall become] a haven for ships, and his border [shall be] at Sidon.
Cities » Prosperity of, increased by commerce
Commerce » Of the jews » Commenced after their settlement in canaan
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Zebulun
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
the Sea » Commercial nations » Often built cities on the borders of
Ships » Antiquity of, among the jews
sidon » A city » A city on the northern boundary of the canaanites » Designated by jacob as the border of the tribe of zebulun
The Sidonians » Territory of » Given by God to israel
Tribe of zebulun » Predictions respecting
Tribe of zebulun » A naval and commercial people
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Zebulun » Son of jacob and leah
Zebulun » Son of jacob
Zebulun » Tribe of » Territory awarded to
Commerce » Of the jews » Commenced after their settlement in canaan
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Zebulun
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
the Sea » Commercial nations » Often built cities on the borders of
Ships » Antiquity of, among the jews
sidon » A city » A city on the northern boundary of the canaanites » Designated by jacob as the border of the tribe of zebulun
The Sidonians » Territory of » Given by God to israel
Tribe of zebulun » Predictions respecting
Tribe of zebulun » A naval and commercial people
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Zebulun » Son of jacob and leah
Zebulun » Son of jacob
Zebulun » Tribe of » Territory awarded to
Genesis 49:14 (show verse)
Issachar [is] a strong donkey, crouching between the sheepfolds.
Domestic Donkeys » Described as » Fond of ease
Domestic Donkeys » Described as » Strong
Issachar » A son of jacob » Jacob's prophetic benedictions upon
The tribe of issachar » Predictions respecting
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Issachar
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Domestic Donkeys » Described as » Strong
Issachar » A son of jacob » Jacob's prophetic benedictions upon
The tribe of issachar » Predictions respecting
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Issachar
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Genesis 49:15 (show verse)
He saw a resting place that [was] good, and land that [was] pleasant. So he bowed his shoulder to the burden and became a servant of forced labor.
Domestic Donkeys » Described as » Fond of ease
Issachar » A son of jacob » Jacob's prophetic benedictions upon
The tribe of issachar » Predictions respecting
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Issachar
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Issachar » A son of jacob » Jacob's prophetic benedictions upon
The tribe of issachar » Predictions respecting
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Issachar
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Genesis 49:16 (show verse)
Dan shall judge his people as one of the tribes of Israel.
Genesis 49:17 (show verse)
Dan shall be a serpent on the way, a viper on the road that bites the heels of a horse, so that its rider falls backward.
Adder » A venomous serpent
or adder Asp » Dangerous to travellers
Dan » Fifth son of jacob and bilhah » Blessed of jacob
The tribe of Dan » Predictions respecting
Highways » Infested with » Serpents
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Dan
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Reptiles » Adders
Serpent » Curse upon
Serpents » Illustrative » Of the tribe of dan
Serpents » Dangerous to travellers
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
or adder Asp » Dangerous to travellers
Dan » Fifth son of jacob and bilhah » Blessed of jacob
The tribe of Dan » Predictions respecting
Highways » Infested with » Serpents
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Dan
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Reptiles » Adders
Serpent » Curse upon
Serpents » Illustrative » Of the tribe of dan
Serpents » Dangerous to travellers
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Genesis 49:18 (show verse)
I wait for your salvation, O Yahweh.
God » Voice of select readings » Waiting for
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Dan
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Patience » In waiting for God
Salvation » Saints » Wait for
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Waiting » For salvation
Waiting » Exemplified » jacob
Waiting upon God » For » Salvation
Waiting upon God » Exemplified » jacob
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Dan
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Patience » In waiting for God
Salvation » Saints » Wait for
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Waiting » For salvation
Waiting » Exemplified » jacob
Waiting upon God » For » Salvation
Waiting upon God » Exemplified » jacob
Genesis 49:19 (show verse)
Bandits shall attack Gad, but he shall attack [their] heels.
Genesis 49:20 (show verse)
Asher's food [is] delicious, and he shall provide from the king's delicacies.
Genesis 49:21 (show verse)
Naphtali [is] a doe running free that puts forth beautiful words.
The Heart » Female of » Delights in freedom
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Naphtali
Naphtali » Son of jacob
Naphtali » Son of jacob and bilhah » Jacob blesses
The tribe of Naphtali » Predictions respecting
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Naphtali
Naphtali » Son of jacob
Naphtali » Son of jacob and bilhah » Jacob blesses
The tribe of Naphtali » Predictions respecting
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Genesis 49:22 (show verse)
Joseph [is] the bough of a fruitful vine, a fruitful bough by a spring. His branches climb over the wall.
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Joseph
The tribe of Manasseh » Predictions respecting
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Wells » Surrounded by trees
Wells » Illustrative » (a fruitful bough by,) of joseph's numerous posterity
The tribe of Manasseh » Predictions respecting
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Wells » Surrounded by trees
Wells » Illustrative » (a fruitful bough by,) of joseph's numerous posterity
Genesis 49:23 (show verse)
{The archers} fiercely attacked him. They shot arrows [at him] and were hostile to him.
Genesis 49:24 (show verse)
But his bow remained in a steady position; {his arms} were made agile by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob. From there [is] the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel.
Bow » Figurative
Christ, the shepherd » Foretold
hands » God strengthens
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Joseph
Jesus Christ » Shepherd, jesus the true » Foretold
The tribe of Manasseh » Predictions respecting
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Prosperity » From God
Protection » Exemplified » Joseph
Shepherd » Figurative
Shepherds/pastors » The lord being a shepherd
Stones » Figurative
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Christ, the shepherd » Foretold
hands » God strengthens
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Joseph
Jesus Christ » Shepherd, jesus the true » Foretold
The tribe of Manasseh » Predictions respecting
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Prosperity » From God
Protection » Exemplified » Joseph
Shepherd » Figurative
Shepherds/pastors » The lord being a shepherd
Stones » Figurative
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Genesis 49:25 (show verse)
Because of the God of your father he will help you and [by] Shaddai he will bless you with the blessings of heaven above, blessings of the deep that crouches beneath, blessings of the breasts and the womb.
Ephraim » A tribe of israel » Prophecy concerning
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Joseph
Manasseh » Tribe of » Prophecy concerning
The tribe of Manasseh » Predictions respecting
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Prosperity » From God
Protection » Exemplified » Joseph
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Joseph
Manasseh » Tribe of » Prophecy concerning
The tribe of Manasseh » Predictions respecting
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Prosperity » From God
Protection » Exemplified » Joseph
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Genesis 49:26 (show verse)
The blessings of your father are superior to the blessings of my ancestors, to the bounty of the everlasting hills. May they be on the head of Joseph, and on the forehead of the prince of his brothers.
Earth » Perpetuity of
Ephraim » A tribe of israel » Prophecy concerning
Head » Put for the whole person
Head » Parts of, mentioned » The crown
Hills » Perpetually
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Joseph
Manasseh » Tribe of » Prophecy concerning
The tribe of Manasseh » Predictions respecting
Mountains » Called » Everlasting hills
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Prosperity » From God
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Ephraim » A tribe of israel » Prophecy concerning
Head » Put for the whole person
Head » Parts of, mentioned » The crown
Hills » Perpetually
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Joseph
Manasseh » Tribe of » Prophecy concerning
The tribe of Manasseh » Predictions respecting
Mountains » Called » Everlasting hills
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Prosperity » From God
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Genesis 49:27 (show verse)
Benjamin [is] a devouring wolf, devouring the prey in the morning, and dividing the plunder in the evening.
Beasts » Unclean » Wolf
Benjamin » Son of jacob by rachel » Prophecy concerning
tribe of Benjamin » Predictions respecting
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Benjamin
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Wolf » Ravenous
Wolves » Illustrative » Of the tribe of benjamin
Wolves » Rapacious nature of
Benjamin » Son of jacob by rachel » Prophecy concerning
tribe of Benjamin » Predictions respecting
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Benjamin
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Wolf » Ravenous
Wolves » Illustrative » Of the tribe of benjamin
Wolves » Rapacious nature of
Genesis 49:28 (show verse)
All these [are] the twelve tribes of Israel, and this [is] what their father said to them when he blessed them, each according to their blessing.
Genesis 49:29 (show verse)
Then he instructed them and said to them, "I am [about to be] gathered to my people. Bury me among my ancestors in the cave that [is] in the field of Ephron the Hittite,
Burial » The jews anxious to be interred in their family places of
Burial » Burying places » Family
Burial » Directions given about, before death » By jacob
Burying places » Attachment to the burial places of the fathers
Cave » Burial place
The Dead » Places of burial of » Attachment to the burial places of the fathers
Ephron » Son of zohar, the hittite » Sells to abraham the field containing the cave machpelah
Holy land » Was the burial place of the patriarchs
jacob » Charges his sons to bury him in the field of machpelah
Burial » Burying places » Family
Burial » Directions given about, before death » By jacob
Burying places » Attachment to the burial places of the fathers
Cave » Burial place
The Dead » Places of burial of » Attachment to the burial places of the fathers
Ephron » Son of zohar, the hittite » Sells to abraham the field containing the cave machpelah
Holy land » Was the burial place of the patriarchs
jacob » Charges his sons to bury him in the field of machpelah
Genesis 49:30 (show verse)
in the cave that [is] in the field of Machpelah that [is] before Mamre in the land of Canaan, which Abraham bought with the field from Ephron the Hittite as a burial site.
Burial » Directions given about, before death » By jacob
Cave » Burial place
Ephron » Son of zohar, the hittite » Sells to abraham the field containing the cave machpelah
Hittites » Remarkable persons of » Ephron
Holy land » Was the burial place of the patriarchs
jacob » Charges his sons to bury him in the field of machpelah
Machpelah » The burying place of sarah, abraham, isaac, rebekah, leah, and jacob
Cave » Burial place
Ephron » Son of zohar, the hittite » Sells to abraham the field containing the cave machpelah
Hittites » Remarkable persons of » Ephron
Holy land » Was the burial place of the patriarchs
jacob » Charges his sons to bury him in the field of machpelah
Machpelah » The burying place of sarah, abraham, isaac, rebekah, leah, and jacob
Genesis 49:31 (show verse)
There they buried Abraham and Sarah his wife. There they buried Isaac and Rebekah his wife. And there I buried Leah--
Burial » Places of » Members of a family interred in the same
Cave » Burial place
Holy land » Was the burial place of the patriarchs
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Death and burial of
Machpelah » The burying place of sarah, abraham, isaac, rebekah, leah, and jacob
Rebekah » General references to
Rebekah (rebecca) » Burial place of
Cave » Burial place
Holy land » Was the burial place of the patriarchs
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Death and burial of
Machpelah » The burying place of sarah, abraham, isaac, rebekah, leah, and jacob
Rebekah » General references to
Rebekah (rebecca) » Burial place of
Genesis 49:32 (show verse)
the purchase of the field and the cave which [was] in it from the Hittites."
Genesis 49:33 (show verse)
When Jacob finished instructing his sons he drew his feet up to the bed. Then he took his last breath and was gathered to his people.