Genesis 35:19
"As her soul was departing (for she died), she named him Benoni, but his father named him Benjamin."
Key Reflection
As Rachel's life drew to an end, she named her son Benoni, meaning "son of my sorrow," reflecting the pain and loss she felt before dying. However, Jacob named the child Benjamin, which means "son of the right hand," symbolizing a blessing and a new hope for the family despite the tragedy.
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