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Tombstone

/TOOM-stohn/

Summary

Markers over burial sites appear in Scripture, with the most notable being the pillar Jacob set over Rachel's tomb.

Biblical References

Jacob set a pillar upon Rachel's grave near Bethlehem, which was known for centuries as 'the pillar of Rachel's grave.' The king of Judah was told that the tomb marker at Bethel was over the grave of the prophet from Judah who had prophesied against the altar. Such markers served to identify and honor the dead.

Key verses:Genesis 35:202 Kings 23:17

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Genesis· 1 verse