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Genesis 35:21

IsraelEder

19 And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which is Beth-lehem.

20 And Jacob set a pillar upon her grave: that is the pillar of Rachel’s grave unto this day.

And Israel journeyed, and spread his tent beyond the tower of Edar.

22 And it came to pass, when Israel dwelt in that land, that Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father’s concubine: and Israel heard it. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve:

23 The sons of Leah; Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn, and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun:

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BSB
Israel again set out and pitched his tent beyond the Tower of Eder.
KJV
And Israel journeyed, and spread his tent beyond the tower of Edar.
WEB
Israel traveled, and spread his tent beyond the tower of Eder.
ASV
And Israel journeyed, and spread his tent beyond the tower of Eder.
DARBY
And Israel journeyed, and spread his tent on the other side of Migdal-Eder.
BLB
And Israel journeyed, and he pitched his tent beyond the Tower of Eder.
ÅB
Så brøt Israel opp igjen og slo opp sitt telt bortenfor Migdal-Eder[^4].
OTB
Israel fortsatte sin reise og slo opp sitt telt bortenfor Eder-tårnet.
B1930
Så brøt Israel op igjen og slo op sitt telt bortenfor Migdal-Eder. / < hjordens tårn.>

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Cross references

  • Micah 4:8

    And thou, O tower of the flock, the strong hold of the daughter of Zion, unto thee shall it come, even the first dominion; the kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem.

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  • Luke 2:8

    And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

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