In the wake of the loss of his wife, Jacob always had tender feelings for those two boys, his sons by Rachel. ​ — Genesis 35: 18 - 20; 37: 3; 44: 27 - 29.
Oma armastatud naise surma järel väljendas Jaakob tihti helli tundeid oma kahe poja vastu, kelle Raahel oli talle ilmale toonud.