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Who was Rachel in the Bible?
Also known as Rahel
Egypt & the Exodus · ~1800–1400 BCOld & New Testament
Beloved wife of Jacob, mother of Joseph
Rachel is a woman named in the Bible, daughter of Laban. Scripture references Rachel in 45 verses (chiefly Genesis, Ruth, 1 Samuel).
🤯 What might Rachel have looked like?
A Hebrew woman of the age of Egypt and the Exodus — bronze-skinned, in a long woven robe and head covering suited to desert travel.
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- Father: Laban
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Verses that mention Rachel
Genesis 29:6Genesis 29:9Genesis 29:10Genesis 29:11Genesis 29:12Genesis 29:16
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