Genesis 35:21
New International Version
Israel moved on again and pitched his tent beyond Migdal Eder.

New Living Translation
Then Jacob traveled on and camped beyond Migdal-eder.

English Standard Version
Israel journeyed on and pitched his tent beyond the tower of Eder.

Berean Standard Bible
Israel again set out and pitched his tent beyond the Tower of Eder.

King James Bible
And Israel journeyed, and spread his tent beyond the tower of Edar.

New King James Version
Then Israel journeyed and pitched his tent beyond the tower of Eder.

New American Standard Bible
Then Israel journeyed on and pitched his tent beyond the tower of Eder.

NASB 1995
Then Israel journeyed on and pitched his tent beyond the tower of Eder.

NASB 1977
Then Israel journeyed on and pitched his tent beyond the tower of Eder.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Israel journeyed on and pitched his tent beyond the tower of Eder.

Amplified Bible
Then Israel (Jacob) journeyed on and pitched his tent on the other side of the tower of Eder [the lookout point used by shepherds].

Christian Standard Bible
Israel set out again and pitched his tent beyond the Tower of Eder.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Israel set out again and pitched his tent beyond the Tower of Eder.

American Standard Version
And Israel journeyed, and spread his tent beyond the tower of Eder.

Contemporary English Version
Jacob, also known as Israel, traveled to the south of Eder Tower, where he set up camp.

English Revised Version
And Israel journeyed, and spread his tent beyond the tower of Eder.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Israel moved on again and put up his tent beyond Migdal Eder.

Good News Translation
Jacob moved on and set up his camp on the other side of the tower of Eder.

International Standard Version
Jacob continued his travels, and eventually pitched his tent facing Migdal Eder.

Majority Standard Bible
Israel again set out and pitched his tent beyond the Tower of Eder.

NET Bible
Then Israel traveled on and pitched his tent beyond Migdal Eder.

New Heart English Bible
And Israel traveled and pitched his tent beyond Migdal Eder.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Israel journeyed, and spread his tent beyond the tower of Edar.

World English Bible
Israel traveled, and spread his tent beyond the tower of Eder.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Israel journeys, and stretches out his tent beyond the Tower of Edar;

Young's Literal Translation
And Israel journeyeth, and stretcheth out his tent beyond the tower of Edar;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Israel will remove and will extend the tent from afar off to the tower of Edar.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Departing thence, he pitched his tent beyond the Flock tower.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Departing from there, he pitched his tent beyond the Tower of the Flock.

New American Bible
Israel moved on and pitched his tent beyond Migdal-eder.

New Revised Standard Version
Israel journeyed on, and pitched his tent beyond the tower of Eder.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Israel journeyed, and pitched his tent beyond the tower of Gadar.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Israel picked up and he pitched his tent from there to Magdala of Gadar.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Israel journeyed, and spread his tent beyond Migdal-eder.

Brenton Septuagint Translation


Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sons of Jacob
21Israel again set out and pitched his tent beyond the Tower of Eder. 22While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bilhah, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons:…

Cross References
Genesis 28:19
and he called that place Bethel, though previously the city had been named Luz.

Genesis 33:18
After Jacob had come from Paddan-aram, he arrived safely at the city of Shechem in the land of Canaan, and he camped just outside the city.

Genesis 48:7
Now as for me, when I was returning from Paddan, to my sorrow Rachel died along the way in the land of Canaan, some distance from Ephrath. So I buried her there beside the road to Ephrath” (that is, Bethlehem).

Joshua 18:25
Gibeon, Ramah, Beeroth,

1 Samuel 10:2
When you leave me today, you will find two men at Rachel’s tomb in Zelzah on the border of Benjamin. They will say to you, ‘The donkeys you seek have been found, and now your father has stopped worrying about the donkeys and started worrying about you, asking, “What should I do about my son?”’

1 Samuel 7:16
Every year he would go on a circuit from Bethel to Gilgal to Mizpah, judging Israel in all these places.

Judges 20:1
Then all the Israelites from Dan to Beersheba and from the land of Gilead came out, and the congregation assembled as one man before the LORD at Mizpah.

Judges 21:19
“But look,” they said, “there is a yearly feast to the LORD in Shiloh, which is north of Bethel east of the road that goes up from Bethel to Shechem, and south of Lebonah.”

2 Samuel 2:9
and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel.

Hosea 12:4
Yes, he struggled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought His favor; he found Him at Bethel and spoke with Him there—

John 4:5
So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.

Matthew 2:18
“A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.”

Luke 2:4
So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.

John 11:54
As a result, Jesus no longer went about publicly among the Jews, but He withdrew to a town called Ephraim in an area near the wilderness. And He stayed there with the disciples.

Acts 7:16
Their bones were carried back to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought from the sons of Hamor at Shechem for a price he paid in silver.


Treasury of Scripture

And Israel journeyed, and spread his tent beyond the tower of Edar.

tower.

Micah 4:8
And thou, O tower of the flock, the strong hold of the daughter of Zion, unto thee shall it come, even the first dominion; the kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem.

Luke 2:8
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

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Genesis 35
1. God commands Jacob to go to Bethel.
2. He purges his house of idols.
6. He builds an altar at Bethel.
8. Deborah dies at Allon Bacuth.
9. God blesses Jacob at Bethel.
10. Jacob Named Israel.
16. Rachel travails of Benjamin, and dies in the way to Edar.
22. Reuben lies with Bilhah.
23. The sons of Jacob.
27. Jacob comes to Isaac at Hebron.
28. The age, death, and burial of Isaac.














Israel
This name, given to Jacob after his wrestling with God (Genesis 32:28), signifies "he struggles with God" or "God prevails." It marks a transformation in Jacob's identity, from a man known for his cunning to one who is now seen as a patriarch of faith. The use of "Israel" here emphasizes his role as the father of the twelve tribes, a foundational figure in the history of God's chosen people. This name change is a reminder of God's sovereignty and the transformative power of divine encounters.

again set out
The Hebrew root for "set out" is "nasa," which means to pull up, set out, or journey. This phrase indicates a continuation of movement and pilgrimage, reflecting the nomadic lifestyle of the patriarchs. It also symbolizes the spiritual journey of faith, as Israel moves forward in obedience to God's promises. The word "again" suggests a return to a path or mission, highlighting the perseverance required in the life of faith.

pitched his tent
The act of pitching a tent is significant in the patriarchal narratives, symbolizing temporary dwelling and the transient nature of life on earth. The Hebrew word "natah" means to stretch out or spread, indicating the establishment of a temporary home. This action reflects the faith of the patriarchs, who lived as sojourners in the land of promise, trusting in God's future fulfillment. It serves as a metaphor for the Christian life, where believers are called to live as pilgrims, with their ultimate home in heaven.

beyond
This term suggests movement and progression, both physically and spiritually. It indicates that Israel is moving forward, not just geographically, but also in his journey of faith. The use of "beyond" can also imply a sense of reaching towards something greater, a deeper understanding or fulfillment of God's promises.

the Tower of Eder
The Tower of Eder, or "Migdal Eder" in Hebrew, means "Tower of the Flock." It is traditionally understood to be a watchtower for shepherds to oversee their flocks. Located near Bethlehem, it holds prophetic significance, as it is associated with the birthplace of the Messiah in Micah 4:8. This location serves as a reminder of God's provision and protection, as well as the shepherding role of Israel's leaders. It foreshadows the coming of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who would be born in this region and gather His flock.

(21) The tower of Edar.--Heb., Eder. Micah (Genesis 4:8) calls it "the hill of the daughter of Zion;" but the word used often means a beacon-hill, a hill on which a tower for observation is erected, wrongly translated in the Authorised Version a stronghold. The tower may, therefore, have been a few miles south of Jerusalem; and as the word "beyond" includes the idea of up to, as far as, the meaning is that Jacob now occupied this region permanently with his cattle. Until Esau, with his possessions, withdrew to Seir, there would be no room for Jacob and his flocks and herds at Hebron, but he would at Eder be so near his father as to be able often to visit him. And thus his exile was now over, and he was at last at home.

Verse 21. - And Israel (or Jacob) journeyed (from Ephrath, after the funeral of Rachel), and spread - i.e. unfolded (Genesis 12:8; Genesis 26:25) - his tent beyond the tower of Edar - literally, to, i.e. not trans (Vulgate), ultra (Dathe), but ad, usque (Rosenmüller), as far as Migdol Edar, the Tower of the Flock - probably a turret, or watch-tower, erected for the convenience of shepherds in guarding their flocks (2 Kings 18:8; 2 Chronicles 26:10; 2 Chronicles 27:4), - the site of which is uncertain, but which is commonly supposed to have Been a mile (Jerome) or more south of Bethlehem." The LXX. omit this verse.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Israel again
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

set out
וַיִּסַּ֖ע (way·yis·sa‘)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5265: To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey

and pitched
וַיֵּ֣ט (way·yêṭ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5186: To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend

his tent
אָֽהֳלֹ֔ה‪‬ (’ā·ho·lōh)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 168: A tent

beyond
מֵהָ֖לְאָה (mê·hā·lə·’āh)
Preposition-m | Adverb
Strong's 1973: To the distance, far away, thus far

the Tower of Eder.
עֵֽדֶר׃ (‘ê·ḏer)
Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4029: Eder -- 'flock tower', a tower near Bethlehem


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