OLD TESTAMENT

Genesis 35:8

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Deborah, Rebekah’s nurse, died, and she was buried below Bethel under the oak; and its name was called Allon Bacuth.

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Verse 8. Debora. The Rabbin say she had been sent to urge Jacob’s return. Menochius.—Perhaps she was come to see him and the daughters of Laban, for whom she would naturally have a great regard, as she lived with Laban.—Weeping. This shews the great respect they had for this good old servant. Bible.

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