CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 35:2. THE STRANGE GODS.] These were such as the _teraphim_ that Rachel had hidden (Genesis 31:19), and possibly other idolatrous images used by the Shechemites.— GENESIS 35:4. EAR-RINGS.] “The ear-rings were connected then, as they are now, with incantations and enchantment... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 35:18. Ben-oni.] Heb. _Son of my pain. Benjamin._ Heb. _Son of right hand, or, son of happiness._— GENESIS 35:20. THE PILLAR OF RACHEL’S GRAVE UNTO THIS DAY.] The grave of Rachel was well known in the time of Samuel. (1 Samuel 10:2.) The expression “unto this day” occurs o... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 35:21. Tower of Edar.] Probably a watch-tower for the purpose of guarding the flocks. (2 Kings 18:8; 2 Chronicles 26:10; 2 Chronicles 27:4.) _MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Genesis 35:21_ JACOB’S TWELVE SONS The number, twelve, of the sons of Jacob, _in its typical si... [ Continue Reading ]
_MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Genesis 35:27_ THE DEATH AND BURIAL OF ISAAC Isaac was “an hundred and fourscore years” when he died. He must, therefore, have lived in a state of blindness and inactivity for fifty-seven years. His life was greatly prolonged beyond the time when he could be, in... [ Continue Reading ]