Genesis Chapter 35: Jacob Returns to Bethel
In Genesis chapter 35, God commands Jacob to return to Bethel, where he is to build an altar. Jacob instructs his household to remove foreign gods and purify themselves. Upon arriving at Bethel, God reaffirms His covenant with Jacob, changing his name to Israel. The chapter also recounts the birth of Benjamin and the death of Rachel, as well as the troubling actions of Reuben. Finally, the chapter concludes with the death of Isaac, marking a significant transition in the family lineage of Jacob.