Genesis 35:18

And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 35:18

BSB
And with her last breath-for she was dying-she named him Ben-oni. But his father called him Benjamin.
AKJV
And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin.
CPDV
Then, when her life was departing because of the pain, and death was now imminent, she called the name of her son Benoni, that is, the son of my pain. Yet truly, his father called him Benjamin, that is, the son of the right hand.
ERV
And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing (for she died), that she called his name Ben-oni: but his father called him Benjamin.
NHEB
It happened, as her soul was departing (for she died), that she named him Ben-Oni, but his father named him Benjamin.
SMT
And it will be in her soul going forth (for she will die) and she will call his name the son of my strength: and his father called him the son of the right hand.

Commentary for Genesis 35:18

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Overview of Genesis 35:18
Summary
Rachel dies after naming her newborn
Place
Ephrath
Event
Rachel dies giving birth
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative