Places
Ephrath
Ephrath, later known as Bethlehem, is the place near which Rachel dies giving birth to Benjamin and is buried in Genesis 35.
Category
Places
First mention
Genesis 35:16
Tags
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Genesis 35Canaan
Scripture references
- Genesis 35:16
They left Bethel, and while they were still some distance from Ephrath, Rachel went into labour, and her pains were severe.
- Genesis 35:19
So Rachel died and was buried on the road to Ephrath, now Bethlehem.