Genesis 35:9

Key Reflection

Deborah, Rebekah’s nurse, passed away and was laid to rest beneath a oak tree near Bethel, which came to be known as Allon Bacuth, meaning “Oak of Weeping.” This detail about Deborah's death underscores the significance of personal relationships within Jacob’s household, highlighting how even a nurse like Deborah would have been mourned by the family. The naming of the tree site reflects both a practical burial choice and a symbolic expression of grief, indicating the enduring impact of her service to Rebekah and the tribe.