Rachel This article contains a free Women of the Bible Study resource on the subject of Rachel. It provides facts, a biography and information about this famous woman of the Bible for bible study. There is also reference to where Rachel is mentioned in the Holy Bible. Genesis 29:16-17 And Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured. And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter. Bible Dictionary Definition - Who was Rachel? The definition and outline of Rachel is as follows: According to the Old Testament she was the younger daughter of Laban, sister to Leah, and second wife of Jacob. Biography, Facts and Information about Rachel The following info provides a concise biography with facts and information about Rachel: "the somewhat petulant, peevish, and self-willed though beautiful younger daughter" of Laban, and one of Jacob's wives (Genesis 29:6,28). He served Laban fourteen years for her, so deep was Jacob's affection for her. She was the mother of Joseph (Genesis 30:22-24). Afterwards, on Jacob's departure from Mesopotamia, she took with her her father's teraphim (31:34,35). As they journeyed on from Bethel, Rachel died in giving birth to Benjamin (35:18,19), and was buried "in the way to Ephrath, which is Bethlehem. And Jacob set a pillar upon her grave". Her sepulchre is still regarded with great veneration by the Jews. Its traditional site is about half a mile from Jerusalem. Rachel We have selected Rachel as one of the most important women from the Bible and provided a biography and character outline of this famous woman. Much of the information is taken from the classic reference books including Matthew George Easton "Easton's Bible Dictionary" and Ashley S Johnson "Condensed Biblical Cyclopedia". Rachel - A Free Christian Bible Study Resource We hope that this Rachel article from our Women of the Bible Study section will provide useful information and ideas for those following a Bible Study plan. This article about Rachel, together with other tools, activities, aids and materials and are designed to be used by an individual or a Christian Bible study group. This biography of Rachel may prove useful as the basis for fun Sunday School lessons for Christian children and kids other topics will prove a useful asset to teens, youth or adults taking a Bible Study course or Biblical degree. All information on this Rachel page is free to be used as an educational Christian Bible Study resource. Rachel |