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20 and Jacob set up a pillar on her grave. It is the pillar of Rachel’s grave to this day. 21 Then Israel [C Jacob’s new name] continued his journey and ·camped [L pitched his tent] just south of ·Migdal Eder [or the tower of Eder; C Eder means “the flock”; perhaps located near Jerusalem; Mic. 4:8].

22 While Israel was there, Reuben ·had sexual relations [L lay] with Israel’s ·slave woman [concubine] Bilhah, and Israel heard about it [49:3–4].

The Family of Israel

Jacob had twelve sons.

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20 Over her tomb Jacob set up a pillar, and to this day(A) that pillar marks Rachel’s tomb.(B)

21 Israel moved on again and pitched his tent beyond Migdal Eder.(C) 22 While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine(D) Bilhah,(E) and Israel heard of it.

Jacob had twelve sons:

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