Genesis 35:25

And the sons of Bilhah, Rachel’s handmaid; Dan, and Naphtali:

Cross-references

Genesis 46:25 Historical context

In Genesis 46:25, Bilhah is again identified as Rachel's servant with a seven-person total — confirming the 35:25 entry.

Genesis 30:4–8 Historical context

In Genesis 30:4-8, Bilhah bears Dan and Naphtali to Jacob at Rachel's direction — the births behind this genealogy entry.

Genesis 29:29 Historical context

In Genesis 29:29, Bilhah is introduced as Laban's gift to Rachel — her origin story behind this genealogy entry.

Genesis 30:6 Historical context

In Genesis 30:6, Rachel names Dan after God vindicated her — the narrative behind Dan's listing as Bilhah's son.

Genesis 30:8 Historical context

In Genesis 30:8, Rachel names Naphtali after her struggle with Leah — the story behind his listing here.

Genesis 37:2 Historical context

In Genesis 37:2, Joseph is shown shepherding alongside the sons of Bilhah — the same brothers named here in 35:25.

Genesis 46:23–25 Historical context

In Genesis 46:23-25, Dan and Naphtali's descendants are listed going to Egypt — a later snapshot of the line traced in 35:25.

Genesis 46:24 Historical context

In Genesis 46:24, Naphtali's four sons are listed among those entering Egypt — extending the genealogy started here.

Exodus 1:4 Historical context

In Exodus 1:4, Dan and Naphtali are named among Jacob's household entering Egypt — later echoes of this genealogy.