¹⁹ So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath^(A) (that is, Bethlehem^(B)).

⁵ She held court^(A) under the Palm of Deborah between Ramah^(B) and Bethel^(C) in the hill country of Ephraim, and the Israelites went up to her to have their disputes decided.

¹⁵ This is what the Lord says:

² Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him.

⁷ and not only by his coming but also by the comfort you had given him. He told us about your longing for me, your deep sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that my joy was greater than ever.