Matthew Poole Commentary - Genesis 35:18 - 35:18

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Matthew Poole Commentary - Genesis 35:18 - 35:18


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In departing; or, in going out; namely, out of the body, as Psa_146:4, which is an argument of the soul’s immortality, especially if compared with Ecc_12:7. From which places, laid together, we learn the two terms of the journey, whence it goes, and whither it goes.



Benjamin; either as near and dear and precious to him as his right hand, which is both more useful and more honourable than the left; see Psa_80:17; or instead of his right hand, the staff, stay, and comfort of his old age.